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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 5:10-29

Here is, I. The information given to the king, by the queen-mother, concerning Daniel, how fit he was to be consulted in this difficult case. It is supposed that this queen was the widow of Evil-Merodach, and was that famous Nitocris whom Herodotus mentions as a woman of extraordinary prudence. She was not present at the feast, as the king's wives and concubines were (Dan. 5:2); it was not agreeable to her age and gravity to keep a merry night. But, tidings of the fright which the king and his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 5:12

Forasmuch as an excellent spirit ,.... A superior spirit to all the wise men in Babylon for natural knowledge and political wisdom; and he had yet a more excellent spirit which she knew nothing of, and was no judge of; a spirit of real grace, and true piety and devotion: and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams ; of which interpreting two of Nebuchadnezzar's was a proof: and showing hard sentences : or explaining enigmas and riddles, or proverbial, parabolical, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 5:12

Verse 12 The queen here assigns the reason why Daniel had obtained the honor of being esteemed the prince and master of all the wise men; because she said, An excellent spirit was found in him, as he interpreted dreams, revealed secrets, and solved difficulties The three gifts in which Daniel excelled are here enumerated, and this proves him to have surpassed the other magi, since none of them could be compared with him. The magi boasted in their ability to interpret dreams, to solve all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:1-31

EXPOSITION BELSHAZZAR 'S FEAST . In regard to this chapter the peculiar state of the Septuagint text has to be noted. At the beginning of the chapter there are three verses which seem to be either variant versions of the Septuagint text, or versions of a text which was different from that from which the Septuagint has been drawn. Throughout the chapter, further, there are traces of doublets. Most of these variations occur in the Syriac of Paulus Tellensis. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:5-17

The crisis of awaking. "Then was Daniel brought in before the king" (verse 13). In introducing the present subject the following features and incidents of the history need vivid and powerful setting: suddenness of the apparition—only fingers writing—in ancient Hebrew characters (same as those of the two Sinaitic tables)—on the plain plaster over against the candlestick—seen by its light—the effect upon the king, pale, trembling, sobered (he will not die drunk)—a great cry for help—why... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:10-12

Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet-house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever; let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed: there is a man in thy kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the King Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:10-16

Good counsel in perplexity. One had abstained from that scene of insane revelry, and she alone in the royal household was competent to take the helm amid the consternation and panic. Possibly the king had declined to invite her to the carousal; he did not, however, decline to receive her judicious coon * el. This queen (or queen-mother) was by far the worthier sovereign, and now used the regal power with regal skill. I. TRUE WISDOM TREASURES UP THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:11-12

The representative of God. "There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods" ( Daniel 5:11 ). I. SOME OF HIS CHARACTERISTICS . 1 . Intelligence. "Light, understanding, wisdom" ( Daniel 5:11 ). 2 . Excellence of spirit. ( Daniel 5:12 .) 3 . Faculty. ( Daniel 5:12 .) 4 . Experience. Some achievement ( Daniel 5:12 ). 5 . The indwelling of the Divine Spirit. ( Daniel 5:11 .) II. A POSSIBLE POSITION . 1 . ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 5:12

Forasmuch as an excellent spirit - Not an excellent spirit in the sense in which that phrase is sometimes used now, as denoting a good and pious spirit, but a spirit or mind that excels; that is, that is “distinguished” for wisdom and knowledge.Interpreting of dreams - Margin, “or, of an interpreter.” This was regarded as a great attainment, and was supposed to prove that one who could do it was inspired by the gods.And showing of hard sentences - The meaning of enigmatical or obscure... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 5:10-12

Daniel 5:10-12. Now the queen, &c. The king’s wives and concubines sat with him at the feast, Daniel 5:2; therefore the person here called the queen, and said to come into the banqueting-house on this solemn occasion, must have been the queen-mother, the widow of Evil-merodach, named Nitocris, a lady, according to Herodotus, eminent for her wisdom, and who had the chief direction of public affairs. The queen said, Let not thy thoughts trouble thee Be not so distressed, nor yield to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 5:10-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 5:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 5:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:5-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:10-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 5:11-12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 5:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 5:10-12

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