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 Evidence that the prophecy has a greater fulfillment. The whole purpose of the prophecy was that "people living may know that the Highest Ruler is the kingdom of mankind and that he gives it to whomever he wants, and he sets over it even the lowliest of men." (Daniel 4:17) Was proud Nebuchnezzar the one to whom God ultimately wanted to give such rulership? No, for God had earlier given him another prophetic dream showing that neither he nor any other political ruler would fill this role. Instead, God would himself "set up a kingdom what will never be destroyed." - DANIEL 2:31-44. 

Previously, God had set-up a kingdom to represent a rulership on earth: The ancient nation of Israel. God allowed that kingdom to be made "a ruin" because its rulers had become unfaithful, but he foretold that he would give kingship to "the one who has the legal right." (Ezekiel 21:25-27) The Bible identifies Jesus Christ has the one legally authorized to receive this everlasting kingdom. (Luke 1:30-33) Unlike Nebuchadnezzar, Jesus is "lowly in heart," just as it was prophesied. - MATTHEW 11:29.

What does the tree of Daniel chapter 4 represent? In the Bible, trees sometimes represent rulership. (Ezekiel 17:22-24; 31:2-5) In the great fulfillment of Daniel chapter 4, the immense tree symbolizes God's rulership. 

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