Daniel 2:14
“Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom,.... In a discreet manner, using soft words and gentle language, humbly and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Then Daniel answered - Margin, “returned.” The original literally is, “returned counsel and wisdom,” meaning, that he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Captain of the king's guard - Chief of the king's executioners or slaughter men. Margin, רב תבחיא rab tabachaiya, chief…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 2:14-23
When the king sent for his wise men to tell them his dream, and the interpretation of it (Dan 2:2), Daniel, it seems,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
answered with counsel and discretion] lit. returned counsel and discretion (or tact): lit. taste, and so figuratively of…
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