Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and his thoughts troubled him. So the king spoke, and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you.” Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, may the dream concern those who hate you, and its interpretation concern your enemies!
Commentaries
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Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar - (Daniel 4:8). It has been objected that the mention in this edict of “both” …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Hour. —Literally, moment. (Compare to Daniel 3:6.)
To them that hate thee…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Here Daniel relates how he was in some sense astonished. I refer this to the sorrow which the holy Prophet had endured from that horrible …
John Gill
JohnGill
Then Daniel (whose name was Belteshazzar) was astonished for
one hour
Not at the difficulty of interpret…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes