that thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen, and shalt be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee; till thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
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That they shall drive you from men—That is, you shall be driven from the habitations of men; from the place which you have occupied among me…

They shall drive thee.— The third person plural verb in the active with an impersonal subject frequently stands for the s…

Daniel proceeds with the explanation of the king’s dream, to which the last verse I explained yesterday applies. This ought to be expressed, becaus…

That they shall drive thee from men
From conversation with men, as unfit for it; from your court and palace, from yo…

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