I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I have even heard of you ... - (Daniel 5:11).

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the king does not acknowledge his own folly. Instead, without any modesty, he questions Daniel, and as a captive at that: Are you that Dan…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I have even heard of you Very probably he had heard often of him, though he did not think fit to honour him, and use him …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel was forgotten at court; he lived privately and was then ninety years of age. Many consult servants of God on curious questions, or to explai…

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