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A Divine Madness, Not a Beast
Commentators clarify that Nebuchadnezzar did not literally transform into an animal. Rather, God struck him with a severe madness, what some scholars identify as lycanthropy, where he believed he was a beast. His unkempt hair and nails were the result of years of neglect in this state, showing the depth of his humbling.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:33
18th Century
Theologian
The same hour was the thing fulfilled – On the word hour, see the note at (Daniel 4:19). The use of the word here would…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:33
19th Century
Bishop
The thing fulfilled. Nebuchadnezzar's illness has frequently been a subject of discussion, and it is now generally agreed that it …
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:33
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet concludes what he had said: As soon as the voice had come down from heaven, Nebuchadnezzar was cast out from mankind! Some occasion for…
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:33
17th Century
Pastor
The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar ,
&c.] From which it appears that this was a true history,…
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…