"Chapter 40— N ebuchadnezzar's Dream This chapter is based on Daniel 2 . Soon after Daniel and his companions entered the service of the king of Babylon, events occurred that revealed to an idolatrous nation the power and faithfulness of the God of Israel. Nebuchadnezzar had a remarkable dream, by which “his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.” But although the king's mind was deeply impressed, he found it impossible, when he awoke, to recall the particulars. PK 491"
"And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him."
The EGW passage directly references Daniel 2 and quotes directly from Daniel 2:1, making it a clear and explicit allusion.
"In his perplexity, Nebuchadnezzar assembled his wise men—“the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers”—and besought their help. “I have dreamed a dream,” he said, “and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.” With this statement of his perplexity he requested them to reveal to him that which would bring relief to his mind. PK 491.2"
"Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king."
EGW directly references and quotes Daniel 2:2, including the specific titles of the wise men and the king's statement about his troubled spirit. This is a clear and direct allusion.
"To this the wise men responded, “O king, live forever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.” PK 491.3"
"Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation."
EGW directly quotes Daniel 2:4, including the phrase 'O king, live forever' and the wise men's offer to interpret the dream. This is a clear and direct allusion.