Verse 7
prince = ruler. Hebrew. sar .
gave names. In token of subjection. See 2 Kings 23:34 ; 2 Kings 24:17 . Compare Genesis 41:45 .
Belteshazzar . According to Dr. Pinches, this is an abbreviated form of Balat-su-usur = protect thou (O Bel) his life. Many such abbreviations are found in the inscriptions; but compare "Belshazzar" (Daniel 5:1 ).
Shadrach . According to Delitzsch = Sudur-Aku (= command of Aku, the moon-god).
Meshach . Perhaps Misha-Aku = who is as Aku?
Abed-nego = servant or worshipper of Nego. It is not wise to suppose this to be a corruption of Abed- nebo, while any day the name may be met with in the Inscriptions.
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