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Daniel 4:31

Daniel 4:31
While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And at the end of the days,.... Of the time fixed in the dream; that is, at the end of seven years, as Jarchi rightly…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

While the word was in the king’s mouth - In the very act of speaking - thus showing that there could be no doubt as to…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

While the word was in the king's mouth - How awful to a victorious and proud king: "Thy kingdom is departed from thee!"…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 4:28-33

We have here Nebuchadnezzar's dream accomplished, and Daniel's application of it to him justified and confirmed. How he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The divine rebuke alights immediately upon the king.

there fell a voice from heaven such as was called by the later Jews…