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And when he shall stand up - This phrase refers to when he is in the might and power of his kingdom, when his power is fully establ…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Broken. The shortness of the king’s reign is implied; the moment that he has arisen he will come to nothing. As in Daniel 8:8,
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
This language is concise, but there is no ambiguity in its meaning. First of all, the angel says that after that brave king had risen to power, his…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken
When Alexander was risen up to his highest pitch of grandeur…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
The angel shows Daniel the succession of the Persian and Grecian empires. The kings of Egypt and Syria are mentioned; Judea was between their domin…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes