Daniel 4:26
 Daniel 4:26 
New International Version (© 2011)
The command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules.

King James Bible
And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

American Standard Version
And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

Young's Literal Translation
And that which they said -- to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom for thee abideth, after that thou knowest that the heavens are ruling.

Daniel 4:26 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Thy kingdom shall he sure unto thee - No new king was set up; Evil-merodach his son was regent during his father's insanity.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

to leave.

Daniel 4:15 Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field...

the heavens.

Matthew 5:34 But I say to you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Matthew 21:20 And when the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

Luke 15:18,21 I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you...

Daniel 4:26 Parallel Commentaries
Abideth Acknowledge Assured Broken Clear Command Commanded End Heaven Heavens Kingdom Leave Means Orders Recognize Restored Roots Rule Rules Ruling Safe Stump Sure Time Tree Whereas
Abideth Acknowledge Assured Broken Clear Command Commanded End Heaven Heavens Kingdom Leave Means Orders Recognize Restored Roots Rule Rules Ruling Safe Stump Sure Time Tree Whereas
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Daniel 2:18 He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 2:19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven
Daniel 4:15 But let the stump and its roots, bound with iron and bronze, remain in the ground, in the grass of the field. "'Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him live with the animals among the plants of the earth.
Daniel 4:23 "Your Majesty saw a holy one, a messenger, coming down from heaven and saying, 'Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump, bound with iron and bronze, in the grass of the field, while its roots remain in the ground. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven; let him live with the wild animals, until seven times pass by for him.'
Daniel 4:31 Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, "This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.
Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.