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Hope in Judgment
Commentators emphasize that the command to leave the tree's stump is a powerful symbol of God's mercy. Even in this severe judgment, God promises restoration. The punishment is temporary and designed for correction, not complete destruction, showing that God's goal is to bring Nebuchadnezzar to repentance, not to annihilate him.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:26
18th Century
Theologian
And whereas they commanded—the watchers, (Daniel 4:15). Compare Daniel 4:17.
To leave the stump of the tr…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:26
19th Century
Bishop
They commanded — i.e., the watchers. We observe, however, in Daniel 4:13 that the command is only ascribed to one of the …
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:26
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel closes the interpretation of the dream and shows how God did not treat King Nebuchadnezzar so severely, thereby showing clemency
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:26
17th Century
Pastor
And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree
roots
That is the watchers …
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 …