And I Daniel fainted, and was sick [certain] days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood [it].
Ver. 27. And I Daniel fainted, and was sick.] So deeply affected was he with the vision, and should we be with the word preached; it should work upon our very bowels, and go to the hearts of us. Jer 4:19 Act 2:37
Afterwards I rose up, and did the king's business.] viz., King Belshazzar's, with whom, though he was out of grace, yet not out of office under him, and will not therefore be indiligent. Malo mihi male esse, quam molliter, a Let us not neglect the work of the Lord, though less able to perform it. A sick child's service is doubly accepted.
But none understood it.] Daniel disguised his sorrow for Zion before scorners. Est 5:1 Taciturnity is no contemptible virtue.
a Seneca.