that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; you shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men, and gives it to whom he will.
Commentaries
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That they shall drive you from men—That is, you shall be driven from the habitations of men; from the place which you have occupied among me…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
They shall drive thee.— The third person plural verb in the active with an impersonal subject frequently stands for the s…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Daniel proceeds with the explanation of the king’s dream, to which the last verse I explained yesterday applies. This ought to be expressed, becaus…
John Gill
JohnGill
That they shall drive thee from men
From conversation with men, as unfit for it; from your court and palace, from yo…
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 …
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Albert Barnes
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