And over these, three presidents— סרכין sâr e kı̂yn. This word is found only in the plural. The etymology is uncertain, bu…

Three presidents.— See Note on Daniel 5:7. If there had been a triumvirate in Babylon, Darius continued the form of government whi…

Kings are never satisfied. The empire of Darius was always growing, and a chapter or two further on we find that he had a hundred and twenty-seven …

Regarding the translation, some translate the last clause of the second verse as, “That the king should not have any trouble.” However, since נזק, …

And over these three presidents
To whom the hundred and twenty princes were accountable for their conduct, and to wh…

We note, to the glory of God, that although Daniel was now very old, yet he was still capable in his responsibilities and had remained faithful to …