Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

H. P. " My spirit was troubled to know the dream."

P. " The thing is gone from me." This may signify bis determination and decree. L. " The decree is firmly resolved on by me."

The text has not " of silver which, however, is already expressed, v. 32. The empire of the Per- sians and Modes under Cyrus is meant. It was less extensive and durable than the Babylonian empire.

Christ our Lord, supernaturally conceived, is represented by this image. s The king, being a heathen, gave Daniel superstitious honors, although be knew that he spoke under the inspiration of God. It does not appear that he meant to give him Divine worship.