The first] The golden head, Daniel 2:38. and the great tree, Dan. 4. 20, 21, 22. is the power of Babel, the first Empire. a Lion] The Lion represented the Empire of the Chaldeans, Daniel 2:37. in regard of his power and capacity. Isaiah 5:29. Jeremiah 4:7. the wings] To point out the great celerity of Nebuchadnezzars coming to his power and possession of Kingdoms, as if the Babylonians had wings to flie. Isaiah 5:26. Jeremiah 4:13. and Jeremiah 48:40. Ezekiel 17:3. Habakkuk 1:8. pluckt] Their wings were pluckt by the Persians, and they went on their feet, and were made like other men, which is here meant by mans heart, soft and fearfull; this was fulfilled under Belshazzar, see Jeremiah 51:30. and it was lifted] Or, wherewith it was lifted.