I saw in the night visions, and, behold, [one] like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
Ver. 13. I saw in the night visions, &c.] Here comes in the fifth monarchy, properly so called, the kingdom being wrested from the fourth tyrant. Well might Jerome call Daniel Polyhistora, the general historian.
And, behold, one like the Son of man.] So Christ showed himseff often to the fathers, before his incarnation, for their confirmation in that article which, being the ground of his passion, was to be especially believed, for the foundation of Christian faith. Christ's Godhead also, another main article, is here not obscurely deciphered, while he is said to be like the Son of man; therefore he is more than a mere man. Again, he came with the clouds. Compare Matthew 24:30, "Then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds," as in his chariot of state. Add hereunto his solemn, glorious access unto the Father, that Ancient of days, that is, the eternal God, as being his co-equal, of the same nature, power, glory, &c., with his Father, and coeternal unto him. So the Lamb is said to approach to him that sat upon the throne to receive the book. Rev 5:7
And they brought him near before him.] a The angels did, as great men's attendants are said to bring their masters to the courts.
a " Et qui asaistebant ei abtulerant eum: " - sic Cyprian. legit.