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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 2:31-45

Daniel here gives full satisfaction to Nebuchadnezzar concerning his dream and the interpretation of it. That great prince had been kind to this poor prophet in his maintenance and education; he had been brought up at the king's cost, preferred at court, and the land of his captivity had hereby been made much easier to him than to others of his brethren. And now the king is abundantly repaid for all the expense he had been at upon him; and for receiving this prophet, though not in the name of... read more

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 2:45

Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands ,.... See Gill on Daniel 2:34 . and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold ; of which the image was made he had seen in his dream; and which represented the several monarchies of the world in succession, and described their nature, condition, and circumstances, and the ruin of them; See Gill on Daniel 2:35 . the great God hath made known to the king what shall... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 2:46

Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel ,.... Imagining there was something of divinity in him, that he could so exactly tell him his dream, which was past and gone; and give him the interpretation of it, respecting things to come, which he concluded none but God could do; and therefore, after the manner of the eastern people, threw himself prostrate to the earth, with his face to it, and gave religious adoration to Daniel; for that this cannot be understood of... 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 2:45

The dream is certain - It contains a just representation of things as they shall be. And the interpretation thereof sure - The parts of the dream being truly explained. A Discourse on Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Daniel 2:41-45 ; I shall now consider this most important vision more at large, and connect it with a portion of the previous history of the Jewish people. The kingdoms of Israel and Judah after a series of the most unparalleled ingratitude and rebellion, against displays of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:46

The king - fell upon his face - Prostrated himself: this was the fullest act of adoration among the ancients. Worshipped Daniel - Supposing him to be a god, or Divine being. No doubt Daniel forbade him; for to receive this would have been gross idolatry. 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

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