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The Power of Faithful Prayer
Commentators unanimously agree that God revealed the secret directly in response to the earnest prayers of Daniel and his friends. John Calvin emphasizes that this answer proves their prayer was offered in true faith, without doubt. This event serves as a powerful reminder, as Matthew Henry notes, that 'the fervent prayers of righteous men avail much' and that praying with friends is invaluable.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
Then was the secret revealed ... - That is, the dream and the interpretation. The thing which had been "hidden" was disclosed. We m…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 2:19
19th Century
Bishop
Night vision.— Not in a dream, but literally in a vision; but that Daniel saw a repetition of the king’s dream cannot be inferred …
John Calvin
On Daniel 2:19
16th Century
Theologian
From this it can be gathered that Daniel did not waver, nor did he pray with his companions because of any doubt in his mind. For we should remembe…
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John Gill
On Daniel 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision , &c.] That is, after Daniel and his companions had importunat…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 2:14–23
17th Century
Minister
Daniel humbly prayed that God would reveal to him the king's dream and its meaning. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it is fitting for the…