John Trapp on Daniel 4:1

CHAP. IV.

Ver. 1. NEbuchadnezzar the King] This bare title ſeemed ſufficient to him who came now newly out of the fornace of ſharp affliction, whereby he was tamed and taken a link lower as we ſay.

Ʋnto all People, Nations and languages] This Epiſtolary Narrative or Proclamation was ſent abroad a year or two before his death. And here obſerve, ſaith one, an omiſſion of twenty ſeven years hiſtory, wherein the Church in Babylon had her Halcyons: the Emperour being exerciſed in forrein wars,Mr. Hue[illegible: 1 letter]. and the Nobles diſheartned from attempting any thing againſt thoſe four Worthies, as having had formerly ſuch ill ſucceſs.

That dwell in all the earth] Thus this great King is made a Catholike Preacher of humility and moderation of mind.

Peace be multiplied unto you] Courteſie and kind language in great ones draweth all hearts unto them, as fair flowers do the eyes of beholders in the ſpringtide.