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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Daniel 6:26

I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he [is] the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion [shall be even] unto the end.

Ver. 26. I make a decree.] It is the honour of princes to make laws for the maintenance of religion. 2Ch 30:4-5

And his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.] Daniel's dialect touching Christ and his kingdom. Daniel 2:44 ; Daniel 7:14 ; Dan 7:27 By conversing with that good man, Darius had learned something, as those that walk much in the sun are apt to be tanned and discoloured.

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  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

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  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

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