God's purpose that the greatest kingdom in the world should show forth His praise was now fulfilled. This public proclamation, in which Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged the mercy and goodness and authority of God, was the last act of his life recorded in sacred history.

Nu havde Gud nået sit mål: at det største rige på jorden skulle ære ham. Udstedelsen af den offentlige proklamation, hvori Nebukadnezar erkender Guds nåde, godhed og myndighed, er den sidste handling, som den hellige skrift omtaler fra hans liv.