28. In giving some better traits in Nebuchadnezzar's character,
Daniel agrees with
Jer 39:11; 42:12.
changed the king's word--have made the king's attempt to coerce into
obedience vain. Have set aside his word (so "alter . . . word,"
Ezr 6:11)
from regard to God. Nebuchadnezzar now admits that God's law should be
obeyed, rather than his
(Ac 5:29).
yielded . . . bodies--namely, to the fire.
not serve--by sacrificing.
nor worship--by prostration of the body. Decision for God at last gains
the respect even of the worldly
(Pr 16:7).
JFB.
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