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God's Protective Providence
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon emphasize God's providence in Daniel's promotion. God strategically placed Daniel in this high office not just for his own sake, but to be a 'shield and bulwark' for the exiled Jewish people. This demonstrates God's active care for His people, even when they are captives in a foreign land, by positioning believers to protect them.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
And over these, three presidents— סרכין sâr e kı̂yn. This word is found only in the plural. The etymology is uncertain, bu…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
Three presidents.— See Note on Daniel 5:7. If there had been a triumvirate in Babylon, Darius continued the form of government whi…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 6:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Kings are never satisfied. The empire of Darius was always growing, and a chapter or two further on we find that he had a hundred and twenty-seven …
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John Calvin
On Daniel 6:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
Regarding the translation, some translate the last clause of the second verse as, “That the king should not have any trouble.” However, since נזק, …
John Gill
On Daniel 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
And over these three presidents
To whom the hundred and twenty princes were accountable for their conduct, and to wh…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 6:1–5
17th Century
Minister
We note, to the glory of God, that although Daniel was now very old, yet he was still capable in his responsibilities and had remained faithful to …