Daniel 6:3

was preferred distinguished himself, or (R.V.) was distinguished. The root idea of the word is to shine, hence to be illustrious. It is common in Syriac in the sense of praeclare se gessit, representing for instance the Greek διαλάμπειν, εὐδοκιμεῖν, εὐδοξεῖν (Payne Smit [265] col. 2438). -Was preferred" means here was advancedor promoted, in accordance with the old sense of -prefer," preserved now only in -preferment"; see Esther 2:9; John 1:15; John 1:27; and the Bible Word-Book.

[265] yne Smith R. Payne Smith, Thesaurus Syriacus.

princes satraps. Song of Solomon vv4, 6, 7.

an excellent spirit a surpassing spirit, as Daniel 5:12.