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I saw the vision. Now it was so, that when I saw, I was in the citadel of Susa, which is in the province of Elam. I saw in the vision, and I was by the river Ulai.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 2. Castle; some read “city.” Here the kings had a palace; and Hystaspes, and so forth generally resided in it. Nabuchodonosor seems to have subdued Elam. Cyrus had it for his share; but Darius, the Mede, appears from Eschylus to have plundered Susa again. Daniel probably spent the latter part of his life in this city. Calmet.—Gate, or “stagnant water;” (paludem. verse 3. Bible.) though most understand the river Euleus, on the side of Susiana. The prophets often sought retired places. Calmet. 10:4. Ezekiel 1:1. Calmet.
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