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In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
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A True and Sobering Vision
Commentators stress that this vision is declared "true" to emphasize its divine certainty. However, it's not a message of immediate comfort. The vision reveals a "great warfare" or a "long" period of hardship. This sets the stage for a prophecy that is both reliable and realistic about the struggles God's people will face before the final victory.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia - In regard to Cyrus, see the notes at (Isaiah 41:2). In (Daniel 1:21), i…
19th Century
Anglican
A thing: A revelation, as in Daniel 9:25. The contents of the revelation are specified in the perplexing words, the thing was …
16th Century
Protestant
We observe the Prophet by no means content with the usual method of address, for the purpose of stirring up the attention of the pious, and of assu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia Not of his being king of Persia only, but of the Medopersian empire, after…
