Daniel 2:21

the times and the seasons more exactly seasons and times; cf. Daniel 7:12; Act 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:1. The meaning is, History does not move with the regularity of a clock: the order of things established at a given time is not necessarily permanent; it frequently happens that kings are overthrown and a new régimeis established.

he giveth wisdom, &c. The doxology now assumes special reference to Daniel's own case. As Joseph ascribed his skill in interpreting dreams to God (Genesis 40:8; Genesis 41:16), so Daniel acknowledges that He is the source of wisdom to those who possess it.

know understanding Cf. Proverbs 4:1.