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A Year of Grace
Commentators unanimously highlight that God gave Nebuchadnezzar a full year after Daniel's warning to repent. This delay was not a sign of God's forgetfulness but an act of mercy, offering ample time for the king to humble himself and avoid the prophesied judgment. This demonstrates God's profound patience.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:29
18th Century
Theologian
At the end of twelve months - After the dream and the interpretation, giving him ample opportunity to repent, to reform his life, and to avo…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:29
19th Century
Bishop
Twelve months— i.e., counting from the time of the vision. Sufficient time for repentance was mercifully granted to the k…
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:28–32
16th Century
Theologian
After Nebuchadnezzar has related Daniel to be a herald of God’s approaching judgment, he now shows how God executed the judgment which the Prophet …
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:29
17th Century
Pastor
At the end of twelve months
After the dream, and the interpretation of it; which, according to Bishop Usher F19…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 4:28–37
17th Century
Minister
Pride and self-conceit are sins that beset great men. They tend to take that glory to themselves which is due to God only. While the proud word was…