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Then the king`s face was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees struck one against another.
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The Power of a Guilty Conscience
Commentators explain that the king's terror was not just from the mysterious writing, but from his own "thoughts troubling him." God can instantly humble the proudest sinner simply by unleashing their own guilty conscience. This inner turmoil, as scholars like Matthew Henry note, can be more distressing than any physical pain or external threat.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the king’s countenance was changed - The word translated “countenance” is, in the margin, as in (Daniel 5:9), “bri…
19th Century
Anglican
The king’s countenance was changed.— The effect of the vision on the king changes his whole expression to that of alarm i…
16th Century
Protestant
Here Daniel shows how the king’s mind was struck with fear, lest anyone should think his fear was without foundation. But he expresses, by many
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the kings countenance changed Or, "his brightness" {l}; his ruddy countenance, his florid looks, his gay airs; …
Belshazzar defied the judgments of God. Most historians consider that Cyrus was then besieging Babylon. Complacency and sensuality are sad signs of…
