The first, &c. Cannot be Babylon, for this had already arisen, and was within two years of its end (see notes on Daniel 7:1). Daniel could not see that kingdom arise now. He had said, "Thou art this head of gold" (Daniel 2:38); but Nebuchadnezzar himself had been dead twenty-three years, and these are "four kings which shall arise" (Daniel 7:17). Therefore Babylon is not included.
like. These descriptions will be easily recognized by those who shall see them arise.
I beheld. I continued looking, as in verses: Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:9; Daniel 7:11. Same as "I saw" in verses: Daniel 7:2; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:13.
till. till that.
the feet. the two feet.
man. Chaldee. anash. App-14.