Then the king made Daniel great, and gave him many great gifts, and made him to rule over the whole province of Babylon, and to be chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

There the king made Daniel a great man - That is, he gave him an honorable appointment; he so honored him that he was regarded as a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Province. According to Daniel 3:2, the Babylonian empire consisted of several provinces, each of which had its own ruler or

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here, another point is also added: namely, how King Nebuchadnezzar elevated God’s Prophet and bestowed upon him the highest honors. We have spoken …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the king made Daniel a great man Advanced him to posts of great honour and dignity he was a great man before in spir…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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