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This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation of it before the king.
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The Humility of 'We'
Multiple commentators highlight Daniel's use of "we." He intentionally includes his three friends, who had joined him in prayer for the revelation. This act demonstrates profound humility and a commitment to community, as Daniel shares the honor and acknowledges that the answer came from God in response to their collective faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king - Daniel here speaks in his own name and in the name…
19th Century
Anglican
We — that is, Daniel and his three friends, for the revelation was due to their intercession (Daniel 2:17–18).
16th Century
Protestant
Daniel here declares "the golden head of the image" to be the Babylonian kingdom. We know that the Assyrians were subdued before the monarchy was t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This is the dream Which Nebuchadnezzar dreamed, but had forgot, and was now punctually and exactly made known to him; for…
This image represented the kingdoms of the earth that would successively rule the nations and influence the affairs of the Jewish church.
