Daniel 4:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

A watcher— Instead of watcher, Houbigant reads, an adversary, or opponent; which he thinks answers much better to the character of the angel here spoken of, as the avenger and punisher of Nebuchadnezzar's pride. According to our translation, we must understand the word as referring to the attendance of the evangelical orders upon God's throne, to receive and execute his commands. Hence they are called the eyes of the Lord.

Daniel 4:13

13 I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven;