And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he wished, he put down.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And, for the majesty that He gave him—That is, on account of his greatness, referring to the talents which God had conferred on him, and t…

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

And for the majesty that he gave him
The greatness of his power, the largeness of his dominions, and the vast armies…

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…