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Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days - A period which would indicate the probable result of the entire experiment. If during that p…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ten days.— The number “ten” is treated as a round number here, and in Daniel 1:20. . By adopting this mode of life, Daniel resumes…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

I like it that the Holy Ghost uses their old names whenever it is proper that they should be used. May we never lose our old names! I mean, our new…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Since Daniel understood from the prefect's answer that he could not obtain his wish, he now addresses his servant. For the prefect had many servant…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Prove your servants, I beseech you, ten days ,
&e.] Here Daniel manifestly includes his companions, and makes his re…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The advantages we believe we create for ourselves, we must acknowledge as God's gift. Daniel remained steadfast in his religion. Whatever they call…

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