Daniel 2:48-49 NIV

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 2:48

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 2:48

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 2:48

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 2:1-49

EXPOSITION DANIEL FIRST BECOMES DISTINGUISHED . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 2:46-49

The soul in the presence of great mercy. "Then the king made Daniel a great man" (verse 48). The revelation of the dream and its meaning was a very large benediction to the king, for it lifted great anxiety from his mind; to Daniel and the three, for it saved their lives. The closing verses of Daniel 2:1-49 . present to us the moral effect of the amazing Divine disclosure. I. THE MORAL ATTITUDE OF THE KING . 1 . Entire cessation from self. No trace of that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 2:46-49

The kingly worth of a good man discovered. As surely as God lives, the Author of all real goodness, loyalty shall become, in due time, royalty. Faithful devotion to him shall be honoured in the presence of monarchs and mighty men. The man who bows in lowly homage at the feet of the Eternal shall by-and-by see others at his feet. "Before honour is humility." I. THE PROPHET 'S SUCCESS . Daniel had proceeded, with honest fidelity, to declare to the king the truth entrusted to his... read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 2:1-49

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 2:46-49

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 2:46-49

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