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Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him.
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A King's Anguished Night
Commentators explain that King Darius's actions—fasting, forgoing entertainment, and sleeplessness—were the outward signs of his intense inner turmoil. He was filled with guilt for condemning Daniel, anxiety over his fate, and a desperate hope for his deliverance. His royal comforts brought him no peace in the face of his unjust decree.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting - Daniel was probably cast into the den soon after the going down of…
19th Century
Anglican
Instruments of music.— A word of very doubtful meaning. The root from which it is derived means to rejoice, but what is s…
Baptist
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God, whom th…
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16th Century
Protestant
Here Daniel relates the slow repentance of the king because, although he was in the greatest grief, he still did not correct his fault. This happen…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the king went to his palace After he had accompanied Daniel to the den, and he was cast into it, the stone was …
The best way to have a good night, is to keep a good conscience. We are sure of what the king doubted, that the servants of the living God have a M…
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