Daniel 2:16
“Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Daniel went in,.... Or "went up" (n); to the king's palace, which might be built on an eminence; or into his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Then Daniel went in ... - Either by himself, or through the medium of some friend. Perhaps all that is meant is not that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That he would give him time - That is, that he might seek unto God for a revelation of the thing. The Chaldeans dared…
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
give him time or (R.V.) appoint him a time.
and that he would shew that he might (R.V. marg.) declare. Daniel only asked…