Daniel 6:3
“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes,.... Not only above the princes, but the presidents,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes - That is, he was at their head, or was placed in rank…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The king thought to set him over the whole realm - Intended to make him grand vizier or emir ul amrim. This partiality…
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
was preferred distinguished himself, or (R.V.) was distinguished. The root idea of the word is to shine, hence to be…
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