Daniel 6:2
“And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And over these three presidents,.... To whom the hundred and twenty princes were accountable for their conduct, and to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And over these, three presidents - סרכין sârekı̂yn. This word is found only in the plural. The etymology is uncertain,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Three presidents - Each having forty of these presidents accountable to him for their administration.
Daniel was first -…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 6:1-5
We are told concerning Daniel,
I. What a great man he was. When Darius, upon his accession to the crown of Babylon by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
three presidents Aram. sârak, prob. a form derived from the Pers. sâr, -head," -chief," -prince." In the O.T. it is…
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