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John Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:9

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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They spake and said to Nebuchadnezzar, etc.] Having got access unto him, and within his hearing, they expressed themselves in the following manner: O king, live for ever; this they said to show their fidelity and hearty attachment to him, and their regard to his welfare, and the continuance of his life; and the rather to ingratiate themselves into his affections, and gain audience of him; (see Gill on “<270204>Daniel 2:4”).
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