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Daniel 6:18

Daniel 6:18
Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then the king arose very early in the morning,.... Or, "in the morning with light" (i) as soon as ever light appeared,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting - Daniel was probably cast into the den soon after the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Passed the night fasting - He neither ate nor drank, had no music to solace, nor sweet odors burnt or brought before…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 6:18-24

Here is, I. The melancholy night which the king had, upon Daniel's account, Dan 6:18. He had said, indeed, that God…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

instruments of musick The meaning of the word thus rendered is unknown. The root in Aram. and Heb. means to thrust,…