Originally posted October 2, 2025. Reposted November 24, 2025, with no changes made.

Nebuchadnezzar

In God’s sacred Word, the Holy Bible, dreams and divine signs serve as beacons, guiding us toward repentance, God's judgment, mercy, and promise of restoration. This blog explores a deeply personal Spiritual journey—My husband’s mental health struggles, a recurring numerical sign, and a divine dream directing me to Daniel 9:11, as well as my continued prayers for patience. Our journey begins in 2019, with my husband’s dream of Nebuchadnezzar as a “beast in the field” Daniel 4:25-33, his repeated sightings of 9:11 on clocks over the past six years, and the events of his arrest on 9/10, release on 9/11, and hospitalization on 9/12/25. In these signs, we see a modern reflection of biblical themes of conviction, judgment, grace, and hope for redemption, especially as the seventh year of his mental health struggles approaches in 2026. Grounded in Scripture, this reflection invites us to trust God’s merciful plan amid life’s trials.


In 2019, my husband dreamed of Nebuchadnezzar as a “beast in the field,” a vivid image from Daniel 4:25–33: “They shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field… until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men.” In this account, Nebuchadnezzar’s pride led to a seven-year humbling, living as a beast until he acknowledged God’s sovereignty and was restored: “I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever” (Daniel 4:34). My husband’s dream was followed by a moment of conviction after a phone conversation with his brother in 2019, when he subsequently looked in a mirror and saw himself as a “beast,” a stark recognition of his own sinfulness.


This dream marked the beginning of his battle with PTSD and mental health challenges, leading to his first hospitalization soon after. Like Nebuchadnezzar’s seven-year trial, this moment initiated a season of spiritual refining, aligning with the biblical truth that God uses affliction to draw us closer: “That the trial of your faith… might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:7). As 2026 nears, the seventh year since 2019, the parallel to Nebuchadnezzar’s restoration offers hope for divine completion, a theme signified by the number seven in Scripture: "And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all work which God created and made." Genesis 2:2-3


Since that 2019 Nebuchadnezzar dream, my husband has repeatedly noticed the time of 9:11 on clocks, a recurring sign that feels divinely orchestrated. My own dream, received only recently, directed me to Daniel 9:11, amplifying its significance. Daniel 9:11 reads:


“Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.”


In Daniel 9:11, the prophet confesses Israel’s disobedience, acknowledging that their transgression brought the “curse” and “oath” of judgment foretold in the Law of Moses (Deuteronomy 28:15–68), such as exile and suffering. Yet, this verse is nestled within Daniel’s fervent prayer for mercy: “O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do” (Daniel 9:19). My dream pointing me to Daniel 9:11, and my husband’s 9:11 clock sightings point to a divine call for him to recognize sin, seek repentance, and trust in God’s mercy, mirroring Daniel’s intercession. The verse speaks of consequences but also opens the door to restoration, as God’s judgments are often redemptive: “For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth” (Hebrews 12:6).


My husband’s recent experiences align strikingly with Daniel 9:10–12, with each verse corresponding to a specific day in his journey, reflecting the progression from disobedience to consequences to divine restoration, centered on the call of Daniel 9:11.


Daniel 9:10 and My Husband's Arrest on 9/10: “Neither have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.” On September 10, 2025, my husband was arrested after an altercation with a police officer. This event aligns with Daniel 9:10’s focus on disobedience, as his actions—whether influenced by illness or personal failing—strayed from God’s standards of peace and self-control: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23). The numerical match (9:10 with 9/10) reflects a moment of conviction, echoing his 2019 recognition of his sins, calling him to return to God’s path.


Daniel 9:11 and My Husband's Release from Jail on 9/11: “Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him.” On September 11, 2025, my husband was released from jail on his own recognizance, a moment of grace that directly aligns with Daniel 9:11's repentance ("because we have sinned against him."). The numerical alignment (9:11 with 9/11), reinforced by my dream of Daniel 9:11, and his 9:11 clock sightings, marks this release as a divine reprieve, reflecting the mercy Daniel seeks within the context of acknowledging sin and its consequences. The “curse” of the arrest gives way to an opportunity for repentance: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins” (1 John 1:9).


Daniel 9:12 and the Hospitalization on 9/12: “And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: . . .” On September 12, 2025, my husband was hospitalized, his fifth admission since 2019. This event aligns with Daniel 9:12’s confirmation of God’s judgment through a “great evil” (calamity), such as the consequences of his ongoing struggles. The “judges that judged us” connects to the police officer’s role in the arrest, while the hospitalization reflects both a trial and a provision for care, pointing to God’s redemptive purpose.


My recent dream directing me to Daniel 9:11, rather than another verse like Daniel 9:18, also carries profound significance related to my continued prayers for patience: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience” (James 1:2–3). Daniel 9:11 is the heart of Daniel’s confession, where he acknowledges Israel’s sin and the resulting “curse” while setting the stage for his plea for mercy. Daniel 9:11 directly confronts the reality of transgression and its consequences, making it a fitting call for my husband’s situation. His struggles—marked by his 2019 conviction, the recurring 9:11 clock sightings, and his recent arrest and hospitalization—mirror the cycle of sin and consequence in Daniel 9:11. Yet, the verse’s place within a greater prayer for restoration points to hope, aligning with his release from jail on 9/11 as a sign of God’s grace.


My dream of Daniel 9:11 underscores my need for, and prayer for, personal patience, sustaining me through my husband's ongoing mental health issues and reinforcing my prayers with the assurance that "tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). I pray for God's continued strength, and thank Him for His patience, while we wait on the Lord, trusting His mercy to renew us both: "Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him." (Psalm 37:7). “O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do” (Daniel 9:19). This divine focus on Daniel 9:11 highlights God’s desire to redeem through conviction and grace, offering a path forward.


As 2026 marks the seventh year since my husband’s struggles began, the parallel to Nebuchadnezzar’s seven-year trial carries profound hope. After seven years, Nebuchadnezzar was restored: “Mine understanding returned unto me… and my kingdom was restored” (Daniel 4:36). The number seven signifies divine completion in Scripture (Genesis 2:2–3), suggesting that this season of affliction may lead to spiritual and emotional renewal, and God-willing, divine patience: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11).


Dreaming of Daniel 9:11 casts me as an intercessor, like Daniel, who prayed for Israel’s restoration. Daniel 9:11’s focus on confession and the hope of mercy calls me to have patience beyond human capability, to pray fervently for my husband’s healing, repentance, and deliverance from mental health struggles, trusting that God hears: “The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles” (Psalm 34:17). This divine prompting encourages steadfast prayer, believing in God’s redemptive power.


Daniel 9:11, “Neither have we obeyed the voice of the LORD our God, to walk in his laws”—reflects the root of my husband’s trials, seen in his 2019 conviction and recent arrest, urging a return to obedience. Daniel 9:12—“And he hath confirmed his words… by bringing upon us a great evil”—speaks of fulfilled consequences, like the hospitalization, yet points to God’s faithfulness in both judgment and mercy. These verses frame Daniel 9:11’s call to repentance, reinforcing the hope of restoration.


This journey—marked by my husband’s Nebuchadnezzar dream, the 9:11 clock signs, the events of 9/10, 9/11, and 9/12, and followed by my recent dream of Daniel 9:11—reflects the heart of Daniel 9:11: a call to acknowledge sin, embrace God’s mercy, and trust in His redemptive plan. As the seventh year approaches, I hold fast to God’s promise: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (Psalm 30:5).


God works in mysterious ways that we may not fully understand:


Isaiah 55


8 "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.


9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."


“O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do.” (Daniel 9:19)


In Jesus's Mighty Name. Amen.