Daniel 2:48
“Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then the king made Daniel a great man,.... Advanced him to posts of great honour and dignity he was a great man before…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
There the king made Daniel a great man - That is, he gave him an honorable appointment; he so honored him that he was…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made Daniel a great man - By,
1. Giving him many rich gifts.
2. By making him governor over the whole province of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 2:46-49
One might have expected that when Nebuchadnezzar was contriving to make his own kingdom everlasting he would be enraged…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
made Daniel a great man made Daniel great, i.e. advanced, promoted him.
made him to rule, &c. i.e., probably, made him…
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