In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams; and his spirit was troubled, and his sleep went from him.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 1. Year, from the death of his father, Nabopolassar; for he had reigned before as partner with his father, in the empire. Challoner.—In that quality he conquered Syria, ( A. 3397) took Daniel, and so forth in 3399. He succeeded his father. Usher. Calmet.—After he had enlarged his empire by the conquest of Egypt, and so forth he had this dream. A. R. 25. Worthington.—Mind. Septuagint “his sleep departed from him.” Bible.—He was restless, recollecting enough to fill him with trouble. When the dream was repeated over, he knew that it was the same. Calmet.