Then Daniel requested of the king... - In his own remarkable prosperity, and in the extraordinary honors conferred on him, he did not forget…

Over the affairs.—Compare Nehemiah 2:16 and Esther 3:9. These holy children, it appears from this verse, were satraps under Daniel…

Some ambition might be noticed here in the Prophet, since he obtains honors for his own companions. For when the king willingly offers him a comman…

Then Daniel requested of the king Being in his favour, he improved it to the advantage of his friends, whom he did not fo…

It is our duty to direct attention to the Lord, as the Author and Giver of every good gift. Many have thoughts of the Divine power and majesty, who…