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For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For this cause the king was angry — because they failed in explaining the subject that had been referred to them. It is true that his anger …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This order to massacre the wise men extended apparently only to those who were resident in the city of Babylon, where they had a fixed habitation. …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The former denunciation was horrible, but now Nebuchadnezzar proceeds beyond it; for he not only threatens the Chaldeans with death, but commands i…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For this cause the king was angry, and very furious
Not only because they could not tell his dream, and the interpre…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The greatest individuals are most susceptible to mental cares and troubles, which disturb their rest at night, while the sleep of the laboring pers…

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