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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 2:46-49

One might have expected that when Nebuchadnezzar was contriving to make his own kingdom everlasting he would be enraged at Daniel, who foretold the fall of it and that another kingdom of another nature should be the everlasting kingdom; but, instead of resenting it as an affront, he received it as an oracle, and here we are told what the expressions were of the impressions it made upon him. 1. He was ready to look upon Daniel as a little god. Though he saw him to be a man, yet from this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 2:47

The king answered unto Daniel ,.... By which it appears that Daniel interposed and expostulated with the king, and prevented the oblation to him as a god, and instructed him in the knowledge of the true God he ought to worship; as the following confession of the king more clearly shows: and said, of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods ; the God of Daniel and his companions, and of the people of the Jews, to whom they belonged, is above all gods that are named and worshipped by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 2:48

Then the king made Daniel a great man ,.... Advanced him to posts of great honour and dignity he was a great man before in spiritual things, in which he was made great by the Lord; and now he was made a great man in worldly things, through the providence of God; those that honour him he will honour: and gave him many great gifts : gifts great in value, and many in number; rich garments, gold, silver, precious stones, and large estates to support his honour and grandeur; and which Daniel... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 2:49

Then Daniel requested of the king ,.... Being in his favour, he improved it to the advantage of his friends, whom he did not forget in his elevated state; but made suit to the king for them to be put into places of trust and honour, which the king listened to: and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon ; that is, under Daniel, who was made ruler over it; these were deputies under him, appointed to take care of some affairs, which would have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:47

Your God is a God of gods - He is greater than all others. And a Lord of kings - He governs both in heaven and earth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:48

Made Daniel a great man - By, Giving him many rich gifts. By making him governor over the whole province of Babylon. And, 3. By making him the chief or president over all the wise men. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:49

Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon - He wished his three companions promoted, who had shared his anxieties, and helped him by their prayers. They all had places of trust, in which they could do much good, and prevent much evil. Daniel sat in the gate of the king - That is, was the chief officer in the palace; and the greatest confidant and counselor of the king. But whatever his influence and that of his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:47

Verse 47 This confession is quite pious and holy, and is fraught with rectitude and sincerity; it may even be taken as a proof of true conversion and repentance. But, as I have lately reminded you, profane men are sometimes seized with an admiration of God and then they profess largely and copiously whatever may be expected from God’s true worshippers. Still this is but momentary, for all the while they remain wrapt up in their own superstitions. God, therefore, extorts this language from them,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:48

Verse 48 Here also another point is added, namely, how King Nebuchadnezzar raised God’s Prophet and adorned him with the highest honors. We have spoken of that preposterous worship which he himself displayed and commanded others to offer. As far as concerns gifts and the discharge of public duties, we can neither condemn Nebuchadnezzar for honoring God’s servant, nor yet Daniel for suffering himself to be thus exalted. All God’s servants ought to take care not to make a gain of their office,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:49

Verse 49 Some ambition may be noticed here in the Prophet, since he procures honors for his own companions. For when the king spontaneously offers him a command, he is obliged to accept it; he need not offend the mind of the proud king. There was a necessity for this, because he himself seeks from the king prefectships for others. What shall we say was the origin of this conduct? As I have already hinted, Daniel may be here suspected of ambition, for it might be charged against him as a crime... read more

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