Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes - That is, he was at their head, or was placed in rank and office over them.…

Was preferred.— Literally, he outshone the others. The pronoun “this” is prefixed to Daniel's name to point him out as th…

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 …

The Prophet now recounts, as I have said, the origin of a temptation which might naturally dishearten the chosen people as well as his own spirits.…

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and
princes
Not only above the pr…

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 …