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Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was stricken mute for a while, and his thoughts troubled him. The king answered, Belteshazzar, don`t let the dream, or the interpretation, trouble you. Belteshazzar answered, My lord, the dream be to those who hate you, and the interpretation of it to your adversaries.
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Pray for Your Leaders
Commentators like John Calvin highlight Daniel's genuine sorrow for King Nebuchadnezzar, a foreign tyrant. This reflects the biblical principle (Jeremiah 29:7, Romans 13) that believers should respect and pray for the well-being of their leaders, even oppressive ones, recognizing that their authority is permitted by God. Daniel's compassion is a model of godly character under difficult rule.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:19
18th Century
Theologian
Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar - (Daniel 4:8). It has been objected that the mention in this edict of “both” …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:19
19th Century
Bishop
Hour. —Literally, moment. (Compare to Daniel 3:6.)
To them that hate thee…
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:19
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel relates how he was in some sense astonished. I refer this to the sorrow which the holy Prophet had endured from that horrible …
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:19
17th Century
Pastor
Then Daniel (whose name was Belteshazzar) was astonished for
one hour
Not at the difficulty of interpret…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 4:19–27
17th Century
Minister
Daniel was struck with amazement and terror at so heavy a judgment coming upon so great a prince, and gives advice with tenderness and respect. It …