◄ Daniel 7:14 ►
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Study Bible
And He was given dominion
The phrase "And He was given dominion" signifies the transfer of supreme authority and power. The Hebrew word for "dominion" is "shalit," which implies sovereign control. This dominion is not seized by force but is granted, indicating divine ordination. In the context of Daniel, this is a prophetic vision of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who is given authority over all creation. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to establish a kingdom that transcends earthly powers.

glory
The term "glory" in Hebrew is "kabod," which denotes weightiness, honor, and splendor. This glory is not merely human recognition but divine majesty. In the biblical context, glory is often associated with God's presence and holiness. The glory given to the Messiah signifies His divine nature and the honor bestowed upon Him by God the Father. It is a glory that surpasses all earthly accolades and is eternal in its essence.

and kingship
"Kingship" refers to the authority and right to rule. The Hebrew word "malku" is used here, emphasizing a legitimate and divinely sanctioned reign. This kingship is not limited by geography or time, unlike earthly kingdoms. It points to the Messianic rule of Christ, who is the King of kings. His kingship is characterized by justice, righteousness, and peace, fulfilling the prophecies of a coming ruler who would establish God's kingdom on earth.

that the people of every nation and language should serve Him
This phrase highlights the universal scope of the Messiah's reign. "People of every nation and language" underscores the inclusivity of God's kingdom, breaking down ethnic and linguistic barriers. The Hebrew word for "serve" is "pelach," which implies worship and allegiance. This service is not coerced but is a willing submission to the rightful King. It reflects the Great Commission, where the gospel is to be preached to all nations, inviting all to partake in the kingdom of God.

His dominion is an everlasting dominion
The repetition of "dominion" with the qualifier "everlasting" emphasizes the eternal nature of Christ's rule. The Hebrew word "olam" is used for "everlasting," indicating perpetuity and unending duration. Unlike earthly empires that rise and fall, the Messiah's dominion is eternal, reflecting God's unchanging nature and His eternal plan for humanity.

that will not pass away
This phrase assures the permanence and stability of Christ's dominion. The Hebrew word "abar" means to pass or cross over, often used to describe the transient nature of human endeavors. In contrast, the Messiah's dominion is unshakeable and enduring, providing hope and assurance to believers that God's kingdom will prevail against all opposition.

and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed
The final phrase underscores the invincibility of the Messiah's kingdom. The Hebrew word "chabal" means to destroy or ruin. This kingdom, however, is indestructible, signifying divine protection and ultimate victory over evil. It is a kingdom established by God, sustained by His power, and destined to culminate in the new heaven and new earth, where righteousness dwells. This promise inspires believers to live with confidence and anticipation of the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Ancient of Days
A title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. In Daniel 7, He is depicted as the one who grants authority to the Son of Man.

2. The Son of Man
A messianic figure who receives dominion and a kingdom from the Ancient of Days. This title is often associated with Jesus Christ in the New Testament.

3. Dominion, Glory, and Kingship
These are the attributes and authority given to the Son of Man, signifying His supreme rule over all creation.

4. Every Nation and Language
This phrase highlights the universal scope of the Son of Man's reign, indicating that His kingdom transcends all earthly boundaries and divisions.

5. Everlasting Dominion
This refers to the eternal nature of the Son of Man's rule, contrasting with the temporary and often flawed dominions of earthly kingdoms.
Teaching Points
The Sovereignty of Christ
Jesus Christ, as the Son of Man, holds ultimate authority over all creation. Believers can find comfort and assurance in His sovereign rule, knowing that His kingdom is eternal and unshakeable.

The Universality of Christ's Kingdom
The kingdom of Christ is not limited by earthly boundaries. It includes people from every nation and language, reminding us of the global mission of the Church to spread the Gospel to all corners of the earth.

The Eternal Nature of Christ's Reign
Unlike earthly kingdoms that rise and fall, Christ's dominion is everlasting. This truth encourages believers to invest in eternal matters and live with an eternal perspective.

Worship and Service to the King
As subjects of Christ's kingdom, believers are called to serve and worship Him wholeheartedly. This involves aligning our lives with His will and purpose.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does the description of the Son of Man's dominion in Daniel 7:14 influence your understanding of Jesus' authority in your life today?

2. In what ways can the universal nature of Christ's kingdom inspire you to engage in missions or evangelism?

3. How does the eternal nature of Christ's kingdom provide comfort and hope in the face of life's uncertainties and challenges?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced the sovereignty of Christ in a personal situation. How did it impact your faith?

5. Considering the call to serve and worship the Son of Man, what practical steps can you take to align your daily life more closely with His kingdom values?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Revelation 11:15
This verse speaks of the kingdom of the world becoming the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ, echoing the eternal dominion given to the Son of Man in Daniel 7:14.

Matthew 28:18
Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him, reflecting the dominion and kingship described in Daniel 7:14.

Philippians 2:9-11
Paul writes about every knee bowing and every tongue confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord, aligning with the universal worship and service to the Son of Man.
Sermons
Daniel's First VisionE. B. Pusey, D.D.Daniel 7:4-28
The First Two Visions of the Book of DanielT. R. Birks, M.A.Daniel 7:4-28
The Four BeastsOutlines by London MinisterDaniel 7:4-28
The Symbolical BeastsW. White.Daniel 7:4-28
The Vision of the Four BeastsWilliam M. Taylor, D.D.Daniel 7:4-28
Vision, of Four Wild BeastsT.Kirk.Daniel 7:4-28
The Real King-MakerJ.D. Davies Daniel 7:9-14
Christ's Kingdom -- the Kingdom of the SaintsW. P. Walsh, D.D.Daniel 7:13-14
Messiah's KingdomJ. Cawood.Daniel 7:13-14
The Enthronement of ChristH.T. Robjohns Daniel 7:13, 14
The Everlasting KingdomJ. Cummings.Daniel 7:13-14
The Kingdom of the Son of ManJ. E. Roberts, M. A.Daniel 7:13-14
The Majesty of the MessiahArchdeacon Sinclair, D.D.Daniel 7:13-14
The Son of Man Brought to the Ancient of DaysJ. Bailey, A.M.Daniel 7:13-14
The Supreme Dominion of the Son of ManJ. Smyth, D.D.Daniel 7:13-14
People
Belshazzar, Daniel
Places
Babylon
Topics
Age-during, Authority, Destroyed, Destruction, Dominion, Eternal, Everlasting, Glory, Kingdom, Language, Languages, Nations, Pass, Passeth, Peoples, Power, Servants, Serve, Sovereign, Worshiped
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Daniel 7:14

     1140   God, the eternal
     2012   Christ, authority
     2345   Christ, kingdom of
     2376   kingdom of God, coming
     4930   end
     7511   Gentiles, in OT
     9136   immortality, OT
     9412   heaven, worship and service

Daniel 7:1-18

     1469   visions

Daniel 7:7-25

     4654   horn

Daniel 7:8-14

     8319   perception, spiritual

Daniel 7:13-14

     2051   Christ, majesty of
     4945   history
     9105   last things
     9145   Messianic age

Library
Christ's Own Testimony Concerning Himself.
THERE is but one rational explanation, of this sublime mystery; and this is found in Christ's own testimony concerning his superhuman and divine origin and character.[49]49 This testimony challenges at once our highest regard and belief from the absolute veracity which no one ever denied him, or could deny, without destroying at once the very foundation of his universally conceded moral purity and greatness. Christ strongly asserts his humanity, and calls himself; about eighty times in the Gospels, …
Philip Schaff—The Person of Christ

The Christ of the Gospels. By Rev. Professor Schaff.
THE life and character of Jesus Christ is truly the Holy of Holies in the history of the world. Eighteen hundred years have passed away since he, in the fullness of time, appeared on this earth to redeem a fallen race from sin and death, and to open a never-ceasing fountain of righteousness and life. The ages before him anxiously awaited his coming as "the Desire of all nations;" the ages after him proclaim his glory, and ever extend his dominion. The noblest and best of men under every clime hold …
Philip Schaff—The Romance of M. Renan, and the Christ of the Gospels

The Apocalypse.
1. The word Apocalypse (Greek Apokalupsis) signifies Revelation, the title given to the book in our English version as well from its opening word as from its contents. Of all the writings of the New Testament that are classed by Eusebius among the disputed books (Antilegomena, chap. 5. 6), the apostolic authorship of this is sustained by the greatest amount of external evidence; so much so that Eusebius acknowledges it as doubtful whether it should be classed among the acknowledged or …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible

The Captivity of Judah.
Eze., Dan., Lam. The Ten Tribes Lost. After the fall of Samaria we hear but little of the ten tribes. They were carried off into the regions of Ninevah by the Assyrians. All effort to locate them has failed and no doubt will fail. Sargon, in an inscription found at Ninevah, said that he carried away into captivity 27,290. These were perhaps leaders of Israel whom he thought might lead a revolt. He sent others back to take their place and the Israelites seemed to have mingled with the races about …
Josiah Blake Tidwell—The Bible Period by Period

Communion Again Broken --Restoration
Cant. v. 2-vi.10. The fourth section commences with an address of the bride to the daughters of Jerusalem, in which she narrates her recent sad experience, and entreats their help in her trouble. The presence and comfort of her Bridegroom are again lost to her; not this time by relapse into worldliness, but by slothful self-indulgence. We are not told of the steps that led to her failure; of how self again found place in her heart. Perhaps spiritual pride in the achievements which grace enabled her …
J. Hudson Taylor—Union and Communion

The Ecclesiastical Trial
Over the Kedron, up the slope to the city, through the gates, along the silent streets, the procession passed, with Jesus in the midst; midnight stragglers, perhaps, hurrying forward from point to point to ask what was ado, and peering towards the Prisoner's face, before they diverged again towards their own homes.[1] He was conducted to the residence of the high priest, where His trial ensued. Jesus had to undergo two trials--the one ecclesiastical, the other civil; the one before Caiaphas the …
James Stalker—The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ

Jesus at Capernaum.
Beset by an idea, gradually becoming more and more imperious and exclusive, Jesus proceeds henceforth with a kind of fatal impassibility in the path marked out by his astonishing genius and the extraordinary circumstances in which he lived. Hitherto he had only communicated his thoughts to a few persons secretly attracted to him; henceforward his teaching was sought after by the public. He was about thirty years of age.[1] The little group of hearers who had accompanied him to John the Baptist had, …
Ernest Renan—The Life of Jesus

The Danger of Deviating from Divine Institutions.
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ." St. Paul was the apostle of the Gentiles. The care of the churches gathered among them devolved particularly on him. At the writing of this epistle he had no personal acquaintance with the church to which it is addressed.* Epaphras, a bishop of the Colossians, then his fellow prisoner at Rome, had made him acquainted with their state, and the danger …
Andrew Lee et al—Sermons on Various Important Subjects

Jesus Stills the Storm.
(Sea of Galilee; Same Day as Last Section) ^A Matt. VIII. 18-27; ^B Mark IV. 35-41; ^C Luke VIII. 22-25. ^b 35 And that day, { ^c one of those days,} ^b when the even was come [about sunset], ^a when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side. { ^b he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.} [Wearied with a day of strenuous toil, Jesus sought rest from the multitude by passing to the thinly settled on the east side of Galilee.] ^a 19 And there …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

A vision of the King.
ONE of the most blessed occupations for the believer is the prayerful searching of God's holy Word to discover there new glories and fresh beauties of Him, who is altogether lovely. Shall we ever find out all which the written Word reveals of Himself and His worthiness? This wonderful theme can never be exhausted. The heart which is devoted to Him and longs through the presence and indwelling of the Holy Spirit to be closer to the Lord, to hear and know more of Himself, will always find something …
Arno Gaebelein—The Lord of Glory

The Situation after the Council of Nicæa.
The council (a) had testified, by its horrified and spontaneous rejection of it, that Arianism was a novelty subversive of the Christian faith as they had received it from their fathers. They had (b) banished it from the Church by an inexorable test, which even the leading supporters of Arius had been induced to subscribe. In the years immediately following, we find (c) a large majority of the Eastern bishops, especially of Syria and Asia Minor, the very regions whence the numerical strength of the …
Athanasius—Select Works and Letters or Athanasius

A Treatise of the Fear of God;
SHOWING WHAT IT IS, AND HOW DISTINGUISHED FROM THAT WHICH IS NOT SO. ALSO, WHENCE IT COMES; WHO HAS IT; WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS; AND WHAT THE PRIVILEGES OF THOSE THAT HAVE IT IN THEIR HEARTS. London: Printed for N. Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, over against the Stocks market: 1679. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," and "a fountain of life"--the foundation on which all wisdom rests, as well as the source from whence it emanates. Upon a principle …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

The Birth and Early Life of John the Baptist.
(Hill Country of Judæa, b.c. 5.) ^C Luke I. 57-80. ^c 57 Now Elisabeth's time was fulfilled that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbors and her kinsfolk heard that the Lord had magnified his mercy towards her [mercy in granting a child; great mercy in granting so illustrious a child] ; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass on the eighth day [See Gen. xvii. 12; Lev. xii. 3; Phil. iii. 5. Male children were named at their circumcision, probably …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel

Second visit to Nazareth - the Mission of the Twelve.
It almost seems, as if the departure of Jesus from Capernaum marked a crisis in the history of that town. From henceforth it ceases to be the center of His activity, and is only occasionally, and in passing, visited. Indeed, the concentration and growing power of Pharisaic opposition, and the proximity of Herod's residence at Tiberias [3013] would have rendered a permanent stay there impossible at this stage in our Lord's history. Henceforth, His Life is, indeed, not purely missionary, but He has …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

History of the Interpretation.
1. AMONG THE JEWS. This History, as to its essential features, might, a priori, be sketched with tolerable certainty. From the nature of the case, we could scarcely expect that the Jews should have adopted views altogether erroneous as to the subject of the prophecy in question; for the Messiah appears in it, not in His humiliation, but in His glory--rich in gifts and blessings, and Pelagian self-delusion will, a priori, return an affirmative answer to the question as to whether one is …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament

His Future Work
The Lord Jesus Christ, who finished the work on earth the Father gave Him to do, who is now bodily present in the highest heaven, occupying the Father's throne and exercising His priesthood in behalf of His people, is also King. To Him belongeth a Kingdom and a kingly Glory. He has therefore a kingly work to do. While His past work was foretold by the Spirit of God and His priestly work foreshadowed in the Old Testament, His work as King and His glorious Kingdom to come are likewise the subjects …
A. C. Gaebelein—The Work Of Christ

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