1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
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So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.
And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.
Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-9)This vision is dated in the third year of Cyrus , that is, of his reign after the conquest of Babylon, his third year since Daniel became acquainted with him and a subject to him. Here is, I. A general idea of this prophecy (Dan. 10:1): The thing was true ; every word of God is so; it was true that Daniel had such a vision, and that such and such things were said. This he solemnly attests upon the…
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