Daniel, rather than through a pagan king. Also the symbolism in Daniel’s dream differs from the imagery in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (chapter 2). Whereas Nebuchadnezzar saw a giant image or statue, with various parts that represented a series of world empires, Daniel saw a collection of beasts and creatures. The prophet’s dream moved far beyond his own day to the coming of Israel’s Messiah/King to end all Gentile kingdoms and to establish His eternal kingdom. This chapter (as well as the whole book)