And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew down the tree, and destroy it; nevertheless leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field, and let it be wet with the dew of heaven: and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;
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And whereas the king saw a watcher ... - See the note at (Daniel 4:13). The recapitulation in this verse is slightly va…

Destroy it. — Observe how, in this verse, these words stand for the whole of the latter part of Daniel 4:14.

Daniel follows up what he had begun with perseverance, showing judgment to be hanging over the king of Babylon. He calls him lord, indeed, with res…

And whereas the king saw a watcher, and an Holy One
Here is related another part of the dream, which respects the cut…

Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes