This chapter is very serious for us all, because it shows that God is mighty and involves Himself in the affairs of men and hears everything we say. False worship is followed by kingly pride.
V.1-3 This same king has not learned anything, in spite of all the things told of in the previous 3 chapters. Notice how full of himself he is.
V.3-18 He has had another dream, obviously sent by God. He is told that he himself was the great tree to be cut down. Daniel tells him to turn from his wicked sins and reform his ways, for perhaps the punishment might be put off. Does he pay any attention? We’ll see later.
V.19-27 Daniel tells him what the dream meant. He had plenty of warning, but he is too proud to pay attention.
V.28-37 God gives him a whole year to repent — merciful God! But no. So his mind leaves him and he becomes like an animal for seven years. Each one of us has to do with God, and we should be more serious about life. God mercifully brings the king back and he gives praise to God. We hear no more of him.