Daniel 2:48
Daniel 2:48 in Multiple Translations
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
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 great, and gave him many great gifts, and made him to rule over the whole province of Babylon, and to be chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.
Then the king made Daniel great, and gave him offerings in great number, and made him ruler over all the land of Babylon, and chief over all the wise men of Babylon.
Then the king promoted Daniel to a high position and gave him many expensive gifts, making him governor over the whole province of Babylon and head of all the wise men of Babylon.
So the King made Daniel a great man, and gaue him many and great giftes. Hee made him gouernour ouer the whole prouince of Babel, and chiefe of the rulers, and aboue all the wise men of Babel.
Then the king hath made Daniel great, and many great gifts he hath given to him, and hath caused him to rule over all the province of Babylon, and chief of the perfects over all the wise men of Babylon.
Then the king made Daniel great and gave him many great gifts, and made him rule over the whole province of Babylon and to be chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.
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 advanced Daniel to a high station, and gave him many and great gifts: and he made him governor over all the provinces of Babylon, and chief of the magistrates over all the wise men of Babylon.
Then the king gave many gifts to me, and he also appointed me to rule over the entire province of Babylon, and also to be the boss of all his wise men.
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Daniel 2:48 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱדַ֨יִן
מַלְכָּ֜/א
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֣אל
רַבִּ֗י
וּ/מַתְּנָ֨ן
רַבְרְבָ֤ן
שַׂגִּיאָן֙
יְהַב
לֵ֔/הּ
וְ/הַ֨שְׁלְטֵ֔/הּ
עַ֖ל
כָּל
מְדִינַ֣ת
בָּבֶ֑ל
וְ/רַב
סִגְנִ֔ין
עַ֖ל
כָּל
חַכִּימֵ֥י
בָבֶֽל
אֱדַ֨יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj
מַלְכָּ֜/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֣אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj | N-proper
רַבִּ֗י
rᵉbâh
H7236
to grow great
Adj
וּ/מַתְּנָ֨ן
mattᵉnâʼ
H4978
gift
Adj | N-fp
רַבְרְבָ֤ן
rabrab
H7260
great
Adj
שַׂגִּיאָן֙
saggîyʼ
H7690
greatly
Adj
יְהַב
yᵉhab
H3052
to give
Adj
לֵ֔/הּ
Adj | Suff
וְ/הַ֨שְׁלְטֵ֔/הּ
shᵉlêṭ
H7981
to rule
Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj
מְדִינַ֣ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
province
Adj
בָּבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
וְ/רַב
rab
H7229
great
Adj | Adj
סִגְנִ֔ין
çᵉgan
H5460
prefect
Adj
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj
חַכִּימֵ֥י
chakkîym
H2445
wise
Adj
בָבֶֽל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:48
אֱדַ֨יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
מַלְכָּ֜/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֣אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
רַבִּ֗י
rᵉbâh
H7236
"to grow great"
Adj
This verb means to grow or increase, like a person getting taller. It is used in the Bible to describe something or someone getting bigger or more important. The KJV translates it as grow or make great.
Definition: 1) to grow great 1a) (P'al) to grow long, grow tall and large, grow great, increase 1b) (Pael) to make great
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: make a great man, grow. See also: Daniel 2:48; Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:30.
וּ/מַתְּנָ֨ן
mattᵉnâʼ
H4978
"gift"
Adj | N-fp
Describes a present or gift, including sacrificial offerings or bribes, with the word being in Aramaic.
Definition: gift Aramaic of mat.ta.nah (מַתָּנָה "gift" H4979)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: gift. See also: Daniel 2:6; Daniel 2:48; Daniel 5:17.
רַבְרְבָ֤ן
rabrab
H7260
"great"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone huge in size or influence, like a great king or a massive mountain. It describes things that are impressive or powerful. The KJV Bible often translates it as 'great' or 'very great'.
Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig. of power) n 2) captain, chief
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: (very) great (things). See also: Daniel 2:48; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:20.
שַׂגִּיאָן֙
saggîyʼ
H7690
"greatly"
Adj
This word means greatly or exceedingly, describing something large in size or quantity. It's used to emphasize the magnitude of something, like a great multitude.
Definition: adj 1) great, much 1a) great 1b) much, many adv 2) exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: exceeding, great(-ly); many, much, sore, very. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:9; Daniel 7:28.
יְהַב
yᵉhab
H3052
"to give"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give or provide something, like a gift or a foundation. It appears in various forms, such as giving, laying, or paying. For example, it is used in Genesis when God gives instructions to Noah.
Definition: 1) to give, provide 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to place, lay (foundations) 1b) (Hithp'al) 1b1) to be given 1b2) to be paid
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: deliver, give, lay, [phrase] prolong, pay, yield. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 4:13; Daniel 7:27.
לֵ֔/הּ
""
Adj | Suff
וְ/הַ֨שְׁלְטֵ֔/הּ
shᵉlêṭ
H7981
"to rule"
Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to have control or power over something or someone, like a ruler governing their people. It appears in the Bible when talking about leaders or authority figures. In the KJV, it's translated as 'have power' or 'bear rule'.
Definition: 1) to have power, rule, domineer, rule over 1a) (P'al) have power upon or over, rule, fall upon, assault, be ruler 1b) (Aphel) make ruler
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: have the mastery, have power, bear rule, be (make) ruler. See also: Daniel 2:38; Daniel 3:27; Daniel 6:25.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
כָּל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
מְדִינַ֣ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
"province"
Adj
In the Bible, a province refers to a region or district under a judge's authority. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, describing areas within ancient empires. The term is often translated as 'province' in the KJV.
Definition: district, province Aramaic of me.di.nah (מְדִינָה "province" H4082)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: province. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:30.
בָּבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
"Babylon"
Adj
Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.
Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.
וְ/רַב
rab
H7229
"great"
Adj | Adj
Means great or abundant, used to describe powerful leaders like captains or chiefs in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig of power) n 2) captain, chief
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, great, lord, master, stout. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:20.
סִגְנִ֔ין
çᵉgan
H5460
"prefect"
Adj
A prefect is a high-ranking official who governs a province, like a governor. In the Bible, this word is used to describe powerful leaders in the book of Daniel. They were in charge of collecting taxes and enforcing laws.
Definition: prefect, governor Aramaic of sa.gan (סָגָן "ruler" H5461)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: governor. See also: Daniel 2:48; Daniel 3:3; Daniel 6:8.
עַ֖ל
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
כָּל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
חַכִּימֵ֥י
chakkîym
H2445
"wise"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means wise or intelligent, describing someone with good judgment. It is used to describe a wise man, like a Magian. The word appears in various books, including Proverbs and Psalms.
Definition: wise man, wise
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: wise. See also: Daniel 2:12; Daniel 2:27; Daniel 5:15.
בָבֶֽל
Babel
H895
"Babylon"
Adj
Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.
Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.
Study Notes — Daniel 2:48
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- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:48
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- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
- Sermons on Daniel 2:48
Context — Nebuchadnezzar Promotes Daniel
46At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.
47The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
48Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
49And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 2:6 | But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.” |
| 2 | Daniel 4:9 | “O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation. |
| 3 | Daniel 5:11 | There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king, |
| 4 | Genesis 41:39–43 | Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt. |
| 5 | Daniel 5:29 | Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. |
| 6 | Daniel 5:16 | But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” |
| 7 | Numbers 24:11 | Therefore, flee at once to your home! I said I would richly reward you, but instead the LORD has denied your reward.” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 5:5 | I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. |
| 9 | Daniel 3:30 | Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon. |
| 10 | Daniel 3:12 | But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” |
Daniel 2:48 Summary
In Daniel 2:48, we see that King Nebuchadnezzar promoted Daniel to a position of great authority and responsibility because of his wisdom and faithfulness. This promotion was a result of Daniel's trust in God and his ability to interpret the king's dream, which demonstrated God's power and sovereignty. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the importance of trusting in God's plan and provision for our lives, just as Daniel did (see Proverbs 3:5-6). We can also see how God can use our gifts and abilities to serve others and bring glory to Himself, just as He did through Daniel's life and ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Nebuchadnezzar promote Daniel after interpreting his dream?
King Nebuchadnezzar promoted Daniel because he was amazed by Daniel's ability to reveal the mystery of his dream, which demonstrated that Daniel's God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, as stated in Daniel 2:47. This promotion was a result of Daniel's faithfulness and the king's recognition of God's power.
What does it mean for Daniel to be made ruler over the entire province of Babylon?
As ruler over the province of Babylon, Daniel was given significant authority and responsibility to govern the region, which was a testament to the king's trust in him, similar to Joseph's experience in Egypt, as seen in Genesis 41:40-43.
Why was Daniel also made chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon?
Daniel was made chief administrator over the wise men because he had proven himself to be wiser than all of them, as stated in Daniel 2:48, and the king recognized his superior wisdom and understanding, which was a gift from God, as stated in James 1:5-6.
What can we learn from Daniel's experience about God's sovereignty and provision?
Daniel's experience teaches us that God is sovereign over all nations and kingdoms, and He can provide for and promote His people in unexpected ways, as seen in Daniel 2:48 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- How can I, like Daniel, demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty and provision in my own life and circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can use my gifts and abilities to serve God and others, just as Daniel used his wisdom to serve King Nebuchadnezzar?
- In what ways can I, like Daniel, be a witness to the power and wisdom of God in my own community and sphere of influence?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's plan and provision for my life, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:48
Then the king made Daniel a great man,.... Advanced him to posts of great honour and dignity he was a great man before in spiritual things, in which he was made great by the Lord; and now he was made
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:48
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. Then the king made Daniel a great man.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
Made Daniel a great man, Chald. rabbi, magnified him. Many great gifts; an estate suitable to his honour. Ruler over the whole province of Babylon; gnal col medina over the chief province of Babylon, which was head, because of the metropolis; the word is also Arabic, and therefore used in Spain at this day. Chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon: see . Daniel was chief of them in wisdom, for he could unfold what none of the wise men could. Again, he was chief in place and power, he had the rule and inspection of them which were students and professors of wisdom and learning, into their studies and manners, like a perpetual lord chancellor. Not that this holy prophet gave any encouragement to them in their unlawful arts and divinations, but rather discouraged and corrected them, leaching them the knowledge of the true God: thus doth the true religion top all the world, and make the grandeur thereof stoop to it, for it is the wisdom of God and the power of God.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
Daniel 2:48 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.Ver. 48. Then the king made Daniel a great man.] This was, saith Broughton, about two years before the captivity of Jeconiah, when the good figs were to be brought to Babylon; an encouragement for the faithful to go willingly, their own nobles being so advanced in that court. And gave him many great gifts.] This Porphyry, that atheist, snarleth at, viz., that Daniel received these rewards and honours. But why might he not, since the gifts he could bestow upon the poor captives, his fellow brethren, and the honours he could also improve to their benefit, himself did neither ambitiously seek them, nor was vainly puffed up by them. A noble pair of like English spirits we have lately had among us, Dr Ussher and Dr Preston, contemporaries and intimate friends to one another. The former, when he was consecrated Bishop of Meath in Ireland, had this anagram of his name given him, "JAMES MEATH, I am the same." The latter, when he might have chosen his own mitre, but denied all preferment that courted his acceptance, had this anagram made of him, " , En stas pius in honore." Behold, you stand holy, in honour. Dr Bernard in his Life. Mr Fuller’ s Church History, fol. 119.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
(48) The Province.—According to Daniel 3:2, the Babylonian empire consisted of several provinces, each of which had its own ruler or Shilton. Daniel became ruler of this one province of Babylon. What the other office was to which he was advanced may possibly be explained when further discoveries have been made. Hitherto it has been inexplicable.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
Verse 48. Made Daniel a great man] By, 1. Giving him many rich gifts. 2. By making him governor over the whole province of Babylon. And, 3. By making him the chief or president over all the wise men.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:48
48. made Daniel a great man] made Daniel great, i.e. advanced, promoted him. made him to rule, &c.] i.e., probably, made him administrator of the principal province of the empire, in which the capital was; opp. to the local ‘provinces,’ Daniel 3:2. and (appointed him) chief of the praefects over, &c.] The idea appears to be (Hitz., Keil, Pusey, p. 20) that each division, or class (Daniel 2:2), of the ‘wise men’ had its own head; and Daniel was promoted to have the supervision of them all. Cf. Daniel 4:9, Daniel 5:11 (‘made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and determiners of fates’). ‘Praefect’ (segan, Heb. sâgân) recurs Daniel 3:2-3; Daniel 3:27, Daniel 6:7; and is found also in Jeremiah 51:23; Jeremiah 51:28; Jeremiah 51:57; Ezekiel 23:6; Ezekiel 23:12; Ezekiel 23:23; Isaiah 41:25 (A.V. in Jer., Ez. rulers, in Is. princes; R.V. always deputy or ruler). It is a Hebraized form of the Assyrian shaknu (from shakânu, to appoint), a word used constantly in the inscriptions of the ‘praefect’ appointed by the Assyrian king to govern a conquered district, or a city. Here the term is used more generally, as it is also in Ezra 9:2, Nehemiah 2:16; Nehemiah 4:14; Nehemiah 4:19; Nehemiah 5:7; Nehemiah 5:17; Nehemiah 7:5; Nehemiah 12:40; Nehemiah 13:11, of certain civic officials in Jerusalem (A.V., R.V., ‘ruler’). On the historical difficulty arising out of this statement respecting Daniel, see the Introd. p. lv, not[212]. [212] ote Cf. Ryle, Canon of the O. T., p. 104 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:48
There the king made Daniel a great man - That is, he gave him an honorable appointment; he so honored him that he was regarded as a great man.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:48
48, 49. If this means that Daniel was really appointed viceroy, or shalit, of the province and official head (rab?) of the order of Magi, he must very soon have lost that position (Daniel 2:13),
Sermons on Daniel 2:48
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An Excellent Spirit by Michael Howard | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a burning desire to do more than just passively observe one's circumstances. He references the story of Daniel in th |
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Now We Have Received by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher delves into the Greek word 'huperecho,' which means to excel, be superior, and hold others in higher regard. Paul emphasizes the importance of esteeming others as more |
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The Word of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's manifestations in the life of a believer, particularly focusing on the gift of wisdom. He explains the difference betwe |
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The Glorying of Leaven by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by recounting the story of Belshazzar and how he was blind to the truth and hardened to the gospel. The preacher then paraphrases Matthew chapte |
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The Great Commission by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not getting distracted from the main purpose of Christianity. He highlights that Christianity is not just about being mora |
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Living for Jesus in a Modern Babylon - 2 by Freddy Bafuka | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Daniel and his three friends who resolved not to defile themselves in Babylon. Despite facing tests and temptations, they remain |
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Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 03 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of man's inability to save himself and the need for God to send his Son, Jesus Christ, to save humanity. The preacher references |