Daniel 4:6
“Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Therefore made I a decree,.... Published a proclamation; signifying it was his mind and will
to bring in all the wise…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Therefore made I a decree - The word here rendered decree (טעם ṭe‛êm) means, commonly, “taste, flavor,” as of wine;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 4:4-18
Nebuchadnezzar, before he relates the judgments of God that had been wrought upon him for his pride, gives an account of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The -wise men" of Babylon (Dan 2:12) were summoned before the king, as on the occasion of his previous dream (Dan 2:2).