"again allowed himself to be controlled by a spirit of jealousy against the kingdoms that were to follow. His rule, which heretofore had been to a great degree just and merciful, became oppressive. Hardening his heart, he used his God-given talents for self-glorification, exalting himself above the God who had given him life and power. PK 519.1"
"The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?"
Both passages describe Nebuchadnezzar's pride and self-exaltation. The EGW passage speaks of him using his talents for self-glorification and exalting himself above God. Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar's boast about building Babylon for his own honor. The connection is a strong thematic parallel.
"For months the judgment of God lingered. But instead of being led to repentance by this forbearance, the king indulged his pride until he lost confidence in the interpretation of the dream, and jested at his former fears. PK 519.2"
"Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?"
The EGW passage describes Nebuchadnezzar failing to repent despite God's forbearance, while Romans 2:4 states that God's goodness leads to repentance. The EGW passage illustrates the principle stated in Romans 2:4, making it a direct application of the principle.
"A year from the time he had received the warning, Nebuchadnezzar, walking in his palace and thinking with pride of his power as a ruler and of his success as a builder, exclaimed, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?” PK 519.3"
"The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?"
The EGW passage directly quotes Daniel 4:30.