When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 10. Before. He did not open the windows that he might be seen, as that would have been rashness; nor did many perceive what he was doing, (verse 11. Worthington.) as it was in an upper room, but only those who rushed in. Bible.—It was the usual practice of the Jews, ( Calmet.) to pray turning towards the temple, as Solomon had directed, (3 Kennicott. 8:48. Saint Jerome in Ezec. viii. 16.) though it was now in ashes. Bible.—Daniel observed the third, sixth, and ninth hours, as the Church still does. Acts 2:15 and 10:9. Saint Jerome