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Human Wisdom Has Its Limits
The Chaldeans confess that no person on earth can fulfill the king's request. Commentators see this as a crucial moment where the most respected experts of the day admit the absolute boundary of human ability and occult knowledge. This admission sets the stage for God to reveal a power that far surpasses any human wisdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said - Perhaps the “Chaldeans” answered because they were the highest in favor, and were those i…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 2:10
19th Century
Bishop
No king. —A further argument of the wise men, offering a delicate flattery to the king, and, at the same time, assuming as a proof…
John Calvin
On Daniel 2:10
16th Century
Theologian
The Chaldeans again excuse themselves for not relating the king’s dream. They say that, in reality, this is not their specific art or science; and …
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John Gill
On Daniel 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
The Chaldeans answered before the King, and said
As follows, in order to appease his wrath, and cool his resentment,…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 2:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The greatest individuals are most susceptible to mental cares and troubles, which disturb their rest at night, while the sleep of the laboring pers…