Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.
Study Helps
Interpretation
We notice to the glory of God, that though Daniel was now very old, yet he was able for business, and had continued faithful to his religion.
Glossary
- Daniel Person
- God is my judge, or judge of God. (1. ) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” ( 1 Chr. 3:1 ). He is called also Chileab ( 2 Sam. 3:3 ).