It is our business to direct attention to the Lord, as the Author and Giver of every good gift. Many have thoughts of the Divine power and majesty, who do not think of serving God themselves. But all should strive, that God may be glorified, and the best interests of mankind furthered.
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Daniel 2:46-49
Matthew Henry on Daniel 2:46-49
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Daniel 2:1-49EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Daniel 2:1-49DANIEL FIRST BECOMES DISTINGUISHED.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryNebuchadnezzar's Honours Daniel. (b. c. 603.)NEBUCHADNEZZAR'S HONOURS DANIEL. (B. C. 603.) One might have expected that when Nebuchadnezzar was contriving to make his own kingdom everlasting he would be enraged at Daniel, who foretold the fall of it and that anoth…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Daniel 2:46-49The soul in the presence of great mercy. "Then the king made Daniel a great man" (verse 48). The revelation of the dream and its meaning was a very large benediction to the king, for it lifted great anxiety from his min…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Daniel 2:46Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him. The Greek versions render in such a way that we are almost obliged to r…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Daniel 2:46-49The kingly worth of a good man discovered. As surely as God lives, the Author of all real goodness, loyalty shall become, in due time, royalty. Faithful devotion to him shall be honoured in the presence of monarchs and…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Daniel 2:47The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a Revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret. The versions do not exhibit any importa…Joseph S. Exell and contributors