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In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared to me, even to me, Daniel, after that which appeared to me at the first.
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God Prepares His People
John Calvin explains the vision's main purpose was to prepare the faithful for future suffering, specifically under the tyrant Antiochus. By revealing these events in advance, God showed He was sovereign over history, ensuring His people would not lose hope in dark times. This encourages believers today to trust God's plan, even amidst trials.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar - Regarding Belshazzar, see Introduction to Daniel 5:0, Section II.
A vision app…
19th Century
Anglican
The Hebrew language is resumed here. Since the visions recorded in the remaining portion of the book have no connection with Babyl…
16th Century
Protestant
Here Daniel recounts another vision, differing from the previous one as a part from the whole. For God wanted to show him first what various change…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar Which some say F20 was the last year of his reign; but, acco…
God gives Daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of Babylon. If we could foresee the …
