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You, O king, saw - The margin reads, “were seeing.” This marginal note aligns with the Chaldee. The language properly denotes a pro…

A great image.—Properly, one great image. This is one important feature in the vision. The image, though representing man…

Although Daniel here records the dream and does not touch on its interpretation, yet we must not proceed further without discussing the matter itse…

You, O king, saw
Or, "were seeing" F26 ; not with the eyes of his body, but in his fancy and imagination;…

This image represented the kingdoms of the earth that would succe ively rule the nations and influence the affairs of the Jewish church.
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes