How does one deal with references to an earthly king being sovereign to all the peoples, nations, etc.? I.e., Daniel 4:1. Surely they'd have been aware of Egypt and possibly kingdoms further west in the Mediterranean.
Is this a turn of phrase to say God delivered his people into the hands of a powerful king? Bravado on Nebuchadnezer's part? An exaggeration? Thoughts?
Is this a turn of phrase to say God delivered his people into the hands of a powerful king? Bravado on Nebuchadnezer's part? An exaggeration? Thoughts?