this is the interpretation, O king, and it is the decree of the Most High, which is come on my lord the king:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This is the decree of the Most High - Daniel here evidently intends to direct the attention of the monarch to the one living and tr…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Which is come upon See Note on Daniel 4:13.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Daniel follows up what he had begun with perseverance, showing judgment to be hanging over the king of Babylon. He calls him lord, indeed, with res…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

This is the interpretation, O king Of this part of the dream, namely, what follows in the two next verses:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 …

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