Daniel 2:18
“That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret,.... His view in sending for them, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret - That they would implore of God that he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That they would desire mercies - For this Daniel had requested a little time; and doubtless both he and his three…
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
thatthey would - that they might " would be clearer, as it would include more easily a reference to Daniel (see Dan 2:2…
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