Daniel 2:48 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon. Then the king made Daniel a great man. One reason for Nebuchadnezzar having been vouchsafed such a dream is here seen-namely, that Daniel might be promoted, and the captive people of God be comforted: the independent state of the captives during the exile, and the alleviation of its hardships, were much due to Daniel.

Daniel 2:48

48 Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.