Daniel 2:17-19

Verses 17-19

17-19. Daniel joining in prayer with his companions to the one God, whose knowledge and power extend everywhere the God of heaven (Genesis 24:7), who can alone reveal secrets (Amos 3:7; Deuteronomy 29:29) has the mystery opened to him in a dream or night vision. (Compare Daniel 2:28.) Thomson says, “This is the first record of concerted prayer” (Matthew 18:19). He regards this prayer as intercessory, being offered for the deliverance of the other wise men as well as for themselves. (See Daniel 2:29.)

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

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 17-19

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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