And he said to me, “Daniel, you who are treasured, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand at your place, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved - That is, in heaven. Margin, as in Hebrew, “of desires.” See the notes at ([R…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Greatly beloved.— See Daniel 9:23. The assuring words thus addressed to the prophet enabled him to stand upright, but his…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He here relates how he was strengthened by the angel's exhortation. He now begins to raise himself from his former position, and the angel now orde…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved
Or, "a man of desires" F21; a most desirable man, love…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Whenever we enter into communion with God, it is fitting for us to have a proper sense of the infinite distance between us and the holy God. How ca…