Daniel 6
DOYLY— his windows being open &c.] The like practice we find observed by Sara, the daughter of Raguel, in Tobit iii. 11, that “she prayed toward the window;” and, we may presume, for the same devout reason. This was the custom of the Jews in their captivities and dispersions. Wogan.
Daniel 6:16
- — he will deliver thee.] Rather “May he deliver thee.” The words express the king’s hopes and good wishes, but no certain persuasion. See ver. 20. Wintle, W. Louth.
Daniel 6:17
- And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; &c.] We see herein the hand of Providence, whose goodness in saving his servant, and power in defeating the malice of his enemies, were made the more conspicuous by the very method used to prevent the Prophet’s escape. The stone is sealed not only with the king’s signet, but with the signet also of his lords, that so it might not be in the power of either to change the purpose concerning Daniel. This deliverance therefore appeared to be the sole work of God, and not of man. And as by this accrued the greater glory to God, so it effectually established the honour and safety of his Prophet. Wogan.
Before CHRIST about 537. Daniel’s adversaries are devoured, and God magnified by a decree. Before CHRIST about 537. thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?