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And when he came near unto the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He cried with a lamentable voice - A voice full of anxious concern. Literally, “a voice of grief.” Such a cry would be natural on s…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Is thy God ... able?—The faith of this king is very weak. In Daniel 6:16 he expressed a vague hope that …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God, whom th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the king begins to act with a little more consistency when he approaches the pit. He was formerly so struck down by fear as to yield to his no…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel. Expressing grief and sorrow his heart was full…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The best way to have a good night, is to keep a good conscience. We are sure of what the king doubted, that the servants of the living God have a M…

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