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Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel was in the king’s gate.
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Verse 49. Works of agriculture, ( Calmet.) which the ancient kings of Persia encouraged with great attention, appointing officers to reward or punish according as their land was cultivated. Xenophon, Cyr. 8. & Œcon.—S. Jerom thinks they were appointed judges, ( Calmet.) or assistants of Daniel. Grot.—Palace. Lit. “gates,” ( Bible.) as receiver of the taxes, particularly at Susa. Calmet. 8:2. Marsham Egypt. sæc. 18.
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