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The king answered to Daniel, and said, Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing you have been able to reveal this secret.
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Awe, Not Conversion
Commentators agree that King Nebuchadnezzar's grand confession was not a sign of true conversion. While he acknowledged the supremacy of Daniel's God in a moment of awe, scholars like Calvin and Ellicott note he was simply adding Yahweh to his pantheon of gods, not abandoning his idols. This was a temporary recognition of power, not a lasting change of heart, as later chapters show.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The king answered unto Daniel – He answered either what Daniel had said in the interpretation of the dream, or "possibly" something Daniel…
19th Century
Anglican
God of gods. —He does not acknowledge Jehovah as the true God, but deems Him worthy of a place in the Babylonian Pantheon.
16th Century
Protestant
This confession is quite devout and holy, and is full of uprightness and sincerity; it may even be taken as a proof of true conversion and repentan…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The king answered to Daniel. By which it appears that Daniel interposed and expostulated with the king, and prevented the…
It is our duty to direct attention to the Lord, as the Author and Giver of every good gift. Many have thoughts of the Divine power and majesty, who…
