Daniel 5:20

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened it pride,.... When his heart was elated with his successes and victories, with the enlargement of his dominions, and with his grandeur and glory…

But when his heart was lifted up - See Dan 4:30. And his mind hardened in pride - Margin, “to deal proudly.” The state of mind indicated here is that in which there is no sense of dependence, but…

He was deposed from his kingly throne - Became insane; and the reins of government were taken out of his hands.

Here is, I. The information given to the king, by the queen-mother, concerning Daniel, how fit he was to be consulted in this difficult case. It is supposed that this queen was the widow of…

was lifted up Cf. Deu 8:14; Deu 17:20; Eze 31:10, &c.

and his spirit was hardened that he dealt proudly (R.V.)] -was hardened" is literally was strong(i.e. stiff, unyielding): the same word (teḳaph)…