Daniel is promoted to rule over Babylon and all of its wise men. His peers are appointed his administrators at his request. We see how Human achievements and honours are to be held lightly. Worldly wealth and power are as nothing in the face of God’s sovereign plan for humanity. God remains in control of human history, even when the powerful oppress and dominate. Ultimately every Kingdom has feet of clay and only the Stone, God’s Kingdom, will stand forever and fill the earth with righteousness. This is both a caution and a comfort.