In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia - In regard to Cyrus, see the notes at (Isaiah 41:2). In (Daniel 1:21), i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A thing: A revelation, as in Daniel 9:25. The contents of the revelation are specified in the perplexing words, the thing was …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We observe the Prophet by no means content with the usual method of address, for the purpose of stirring up the attention of the pious, and of assu…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia
Not of his being king of Persia only, but of the Medopersian empire, after…

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