Daniel 2:14-16

Verses 14-16

14-16. Daniel, having been informed of the decree, addresses Arioch ( Iri-Aku) the captain, or rather “chief executioner,” of the royal bodyguard an officer well known from the inscriptions ( tabihu) so wisely: diplomatically asking, “Why is the decree so cruel [or, bitter] on the part of the king?” that, although opposing the decree (for to “answer” always means “to take the opposite side,” Behrmann), he learns from this officer the entire story, and immediately, either in person or by petition, addresses Nebuchadnezzar, asking for a definite time, which is not named, with the implied promise that if this is given him he will show to the king the meaning of his dream.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verses 14-16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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