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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Daniel 11:34

Verse 34. Now when they shall fall] When the storm of the tenth persecution under Diocletian, which lasted ten years, fell upon them, they were sorely oppressed.

They shall be holpen with a little help] By Constantine; who, while he removed all persecution, and promoted the temporal prosperity of the Christian Church, yet added little to its spiritual perfection and strength. For many, now seeing the Christians in prosperity,-

Cleave to them with flatteries.] Became Christians BECAUSE the EMPEROR was such.

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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