because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshaz'zar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation."

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Because an excellent spirit – This does not mean an excellent spirit in the sense the phrase is sometimes used today, denoting a good and pi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Since.— The effect of these words is to combine the two facts mentioned in Daniel 5:11, and to make the advice at the end of this …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The queen here assigns the reason why Daniel had obtained the honor of being esteemed as the prince and master of all the wise men: because she sai…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Forasmuch as an excellent spirit
A superior spirit to all the wise men in Babylon for natural knowledge and politica…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel was forgotten at court; he lived privately and was then ninety years of age. Many consult servants of God on curious questions, or to explai…

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