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behold, thou art wiser than Daniel; there is no secret that is hidden from thee;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The prophecy against the prince of Tyre. Throughout the east, the majesty and glory of a people were concentrated in the person of their monarch, w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Wiser than Daniel.—This is ironically spoken. Daniel was so famed for his wisdom in the great Chaldean Empire ([Reference Daniel 1…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold; you are wiser than Daniel. That is, in his own opinion; or it is ironically said. The Septuagint, Syriac, and Ara…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Ethbaal, or Ithobal, was the prince or king of Tyre; and being lifted up with excessive pride, he claimed divine honours. Pride is peculiarly the s…

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