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Daniel 4

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Daniel 4 — OverviewDaniel 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe penman of this chapter is Nebuchadnezzar himself: the story here recorded concerning him is given us in his own words, as he himself drew it up and published it; but Daniel, a prophet, by inspiration,…Daniel 4 — OverviewDaniel 4 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter was written by Nebuchadnezzar himself; and was either taken out of his archives, or given by him to Daniel, who under divine inspiration inserted it into this work of his; and a very useful instruction it…Daniel 4:1-3Daniel 4:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere is, I. Something of form, which was usual in writs, proclamations, or circular letters, issued by the king, v. 1. The royal style which Nebuchadnezzar makes use of has nothing in it of pomp or fancy, but is…Daniel 4:1Daniel 4:1 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeNebuchadnezzar: This is a regular decree, and one of the most ancient extant; and no doubt contains the exact words of Nebuchadnezzar, copied out by Daniel from the state papers of Babylon, and preserved in the original…Daniel 4:2Daniel 4:2 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeI thought it good: Chal, It was seemly before me, Joshua 7:19; Psalms 51:14, Psalms 71:18, Psalms 92:1-2 that: Daniel 3:26; Psalms 66:16; Acts 22:3-16, Acts 26:9-16Daniel 4:2Daniel 4:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI thought it good,.... Or, "fair" and beautiful, highly becoming me, what was my duty, and what might be profitable and beneficial to others, and make for the glory of the great God of heaven and earth:to show the signs…