But when his heart was arrogant and his spirit became so overbearing that he behaved presumptuously, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his dignity was taken away from him.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But when his heart was lifted up – See (Daniel 4:30).

And his mind hardened in pride – Margin, “…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Before Daniel recites the writing and adds its interpretation, he explains to King Belshazzar the origin of this prodigy. He did not begin the read…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened it
pride

When his heart was elated with his suc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel reads Belshazzar's doom. He had not taken warning by the judgments upon Nebuchadnezzar. And he had insulted God. Sinners are pleased with go…