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Daniel 4:36

Daniel 4:36
At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

At the same time my reason returned unto me - Showing that he regarded himself as having been insane. And for the glory of my kingdom - That is, his restoration to the exercise of his reason…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

My reason returned - Every thing was fulfilled that was exhibited by the dream and its interpretation. It is very likely that this unfortunate king had so concealed himself that the place of his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Daniel 4:34-37

We have here Nebuchadnezzar's recovery from his distraction, and his return to his right mind, at the end of the days prefixed, that is, of the seven years. So long he continued a monument of God's…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

reason The word is the same as that which in Dan 4:4 is rendered understanding.

mine honour my majesty (R.V.), as the word is rendered in A.V. in Dan 4:4. In Heb. the word is regularly used of the…