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Then the king’s countenance was changed - The word translated “countenance” is, in the margin, as in (Daniel 5:9), “bri…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
The king’s countenance was changed.— The effect of the vision on the king changes his whole expression to that of alarm i…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
Here Daniel shows how the king’s mind was struck with fear, lest anyone should think his fear was without foundation. But he expresses, by many
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Then the kings countenance changed
Or, "his brightness" {l}; his ruddy countenance, his florid looks, his gay airs; …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
Belshazzar defied the judgments of God. Most historians consider that Cyrus was then besieging Babylon. Complacency and sensuality are sad signs of…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes