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The King's Suspicion
The king interprets his advisors' request not as a reasonable step, but as a deliberate stalling tactic. Commentators explain that Nebuchadnezzar believes they are trying to "gain time" because they see he has forgotten the dream and hope he will either calm down or give up on his demand.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 2:8
18th Century
Theologian
The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time - Margin, “buy.” The Chaldee word זבנין zâb…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 2:8
19th Century
Bishop
Gain time.— They hoped that by continual postponement they would induce the king to let the matter pass over; or, if not, that the…
John Calvin
On Daniel 2:7–9
16th Century
Theologian
Here the excuse of the Magi is narrated. They state the truth that their art only enabled them to discover the interpretation of a dream, but the k…
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John Gill
On Daniel 2:8
17th Century
Pastor
The king answered and said, I know of certainty I see plainly and clearly what you are at, and am fully assured you mean …
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…