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And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And whereas they commanded—the watchers, (Daniel 4:15). Compare Daniel 4:17.

To leave the stump of the tr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

They commandedi.e., the watchers. We observe, however, in Daniel 4:13 that the command is only ascribed to one of the …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here Daniel closes the interpretation of the dream and shows how God did not treat King Nebuchadnezzar so severely, thereby showing clemency

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree
roots
That is the watchers …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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