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A Vision, Not a Vacation
Scholars debate if Daniel was physically in Shushan or only there in his vision. The majority of commentators conclude he was transported there in spirit, not body, similar to the prophet Ezekiel. This highlights the supernatural nature of prophetic revelation, where God can show His servants future events in specific, significant locations without physical travel.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:2
18th Century
Theologian
And I saw in a vision - I looked as the vision appeared to me; or I saw certain things represented to me in a vision. For more on the word "…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:2
19th Century
Bishop
At Shushan— that is, Susa. At this time (see Records of the Past, vol. 1, p. 71, etc.) Susa was, as Daniel describes it, …
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:2–3
16th Century
Theologian
Without any doubt, the Prophet here recognized a new empire was about to arise, which could not happen without Babylon being reduced to slavery. Th…
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:2
17th Century
Pastor
And I saw in a vision the following things: and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the pal…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 8:1–14
17th Century
Minister
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 …