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God is Sovereign in Defeat
Multiple commentators emphasize the verse's opening phrase: "And the Lord gave..." The victory of Babylon was not a sign of God's weakness or the superiority of pagan gods. Rather, it was a direct act of God's sovereign judgment against the sin of His own people. As John Calvin notes, this phrasing prevents believers from stumbling, reminding them that God is always in control, even in moments of national defeat and exile.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:2
18th Century
Theologian
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand - Jehoiakim was taken captive, and it seems that there was an intention to convey hi…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
Part of the vessels. —Literally, from one point to another. He did not take them all at once, but on different occasions.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:2
19th Century
Preacher
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand,
It was not merely that Nebuchadnezzar was strong enough to overcome the Je…
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John Calvin
On Daniel 1:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
These are not two different things, but the Prophet explains and confirms the same sentiments by a change of phrase, and says that the vessels whic…
John Gill
On Daniel 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand
And the city of Jerusalem too, or he could not have taken the ki…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, took Jerusalem and carried away whomever and whatever he pleased. From this first …