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God's Purpose in Prosperity
Commentators explain that Daniel's prosperity under two powerful kings was not just a personal reward for his faithfulness. God strategically placed him in this high position to glorify His name among the pagan nations and to influence the eventual decree by Cyrus that allowed the Jews to return from exile. His success served God's larger redemptive plan.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 6:28
18th Century
Theologian
So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius—that is, to the end of his reign. It is fairly implied here that he was restored to his hono…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 6:28
19th Century
Bishop
So this Daniel.— The first part of the book, which ends here, concludes with a notice similar to that in Daniel 2:48;[Reference Da…
John Calvin
On Daniel 6:28
16th Century
Theologian
The word צלח, tzelech, properly signifies “to pass over,” and its meaning here is metaphorical, in the sense of being prosperous. There is…
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John Gill
On Daniel 6:28
17th Century
Pastor
So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius
This Daniel, of whom so much has been said all the preceding chapters, and who …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 6:25–28
17th Century
Minister
If we live in the fear of God, and walk according to that rule, peace shall be upon us. The kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever, are the Lo…