Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel - The word rendered “occasion” (עלה 'illâh

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Concerning the kingdom— that is, in his official capacity. The plan of the conspirators was to place Daniel in s…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault;

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet now recounts, as I have said, the origin of a temptation which might naturally dishearten the chosen people as well as his own spirits.…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against
Daniel concerning the kingdom

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We note, to the glory of God, that although Daniel was now very old, yet he was still capable in his responsibilities and had remained faithful to …

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