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Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Then commanded Belshazzar - In compliance with his promise (Daniel 5:16). Though the interpretation had been so fearful in its i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This order from the king might cause surprise, since he had been so sharply rebuked by the Prophet. He then seemed to have lost all spirit, for he …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then commanded Belshazzar As soon as he had heard the writing read and interpreted; instead of being full of wrath, as mi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel reads Belshazzar's doom. He had not taken warning by the judgments upon Nebuchadnezzar. And he had insulted God. Sinners are pleased with go…

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