Matthew Poole and continuators on Daniel 2:18
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Daniel2:18
18 That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret ; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon .
Observe here Daniels humility, he sought not to ingross this business, and the honour of it wholly to himself, but would have his Fellows share in it with him. Again they would desire mercy, Heb. The Bowels of tender mercy: the choicest saints desire to be saved by mercy, P[illegible: 1 letter]. 51.1.
The Lord hath a distinguishing care and love for his people, 2 Thes. 1.6. 2 Pet. 2.9. especially in common calamities, Exod. 14.19. &c. Apoc. 18.4.
Marginal references: Chald. [illegible: 1 word] before God.; Or, [illegible: 1 span] should [illegible: 1 span] Daniel, &c.
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