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Devotion Prepares the Heart
Commentators emphasize that this divine vision occurred immediately after Daniel's three-week period of intense prayer and fasting. Albert Barnes notes that such seasons of sincere devotion prepare the mind to receive clearer views of God's truth. This suggests that our own spiritual disciplines can make us more receptive to God's guidance and communication.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 10:4
18th Century
Theologian
And in the four and twentieth day of the first month - At the close of his season of fasting. Though he had not set apart this seas…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 10:4
19th Century
Bishop
The twenty-fourth day—After the end of his three weeks’ fast the prophet was on the bank of the Tigris, where he saw the following…
John Calvin
On Daniel 10:4
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel now narrates the acceptance of his prayers, because an angel appeared and instructed him about the future condition of the Church. Without t…
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John Gill
On Daniel 10:4
17th Century
Pastor
And in the four and twentieth day of the first month
Of the third year of Cyrus, as Jacchiades; or rather of the Jew…