Daniel 6:2-3
of <04481> [of.]
These <0459> [that.]
king's <04430> [and the.]
was distinguishing himself <01934 05330> [was preferred.]
extraordinary <03493> [an.]
intended <06246> [thought.]
Intended to make him grand vizier or {emiru'l umra.} Daniel had now been employed full sixty-five years as prime minister under the kings of Babylon; and was justly entitled, from his acknowledged wisdom, to this preference.
Daniel 3:2
sent out a summons <07972> [sent.]
Daniel 3:27
satraps <0324> [the princes.]
physically <01655> [upon.]
unharmed ...... hair ...... not ... nor ...... Not even <03809 08177> [nor was.]
This miraculous manifestation of Divine power was witnessed by the court and the nation, and was felt as a just punishment on the transgressors, and a signal display of mercy to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, which should operate on all believers to similar acts of faith and confidence in the Lord.
