Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel [sat] in the gate of the king.
Ver. 49. Then Daniel requested of the king.] Acquainting him likely that by their prayers also in part the secret had been brought to knowledge. Dan 2:18-19
But Daniel sat in the gate of the king.] As chief admissional, so the civilians call it, without whose leave and licenee none might come into the king's presence. Himself meanwhile had an excellent opportunity of treating with the king upon all occasions of such things as concerned the Church's good; and this privilege no question but he improved to the utmost.