Matthew Poole and continuators on Daniel 4:22

22 It is thou, O king , that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown and reacheth unto heaven , and thy dominion to the end of the earth .

Thou art he that is meant by it. The King is the Tree, the Branches are his Princes, Children and Nephews; the Leaves are his Nobles and Captains, the Fruits are his Riches and Revenues, the Shadow is the protection which his People had under him. See Achmetes of the Language of the East. Now in that he speaks plainly, and roundly the whole truth, this Prophet is herein a pattern to every faithful Minister of Christ. First to preach the Truth of God and to apply it without respect of persons, and yet with that Wisdom, and Moderation, that men may see they have a compassionate care for their souls.

Thou art High and Mighty in the majesty and splendor which God hath given thee.

Say some to the Caspian Sea North, to the Euxine and Aegean West, to the Mediterranean South, for it is not clear that it reached further, and this alone was great.