THEOSISJerome of Stridon
In the initial year of Belshazzar's reign over Babylon, Daniel experienced a profound dream. The vision he encountered while resting in his bed prompted him to document it, providing a concise summary of its content. Though this segment, which we are currently attempting to elucidate, along with the following one we will discuss later, is chronologically prior to the two earlier sections, these two are noted as occurring in the first and third years of King Belshazzar's rule. Conversely, the material presented before this earlier section is recorded as having transpired in the final year or on the last day of Belshazzar’s reign.
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This is corroborated not only by Daniel but also by the prophetic writings of Jeremiah and Ezekiel, which we intend to reference in due course, should our lives permit. In the earlier sections, there is a historical account of the miraculous occurrences during the reigns of Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Darius or Cyrus. These accounts reveal the visions known only to the prophet, which may not be acknowledged as significant signs or revelations by the pagan nations. Hence, these visions are described in a manner that allows future generations to remember what was seen.