that you shall be driven from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field, and you shall be made to eat grass as oxen, and shall be wet with the dew of the sky, and seven times shall pass over you; until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whoever he will.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That they shall drive you from men—That is, you shall be driven from the habitations of men; from the place which you have occupied among me…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

They shall drive thee.— The third person plural verb in the active with an impersonal subject frequently stands for the s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Daniel proceeds with the explanation of the king’s dream, to which the last verse I explained yesterday applies. This ought to be expressed, becaus…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That they shall drive thee from men
From conversation with men, as unfit for it; from your court and palace, from yo…

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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