all the kingdoms of the earth] For he was an emperour, and had many nations under his dominion: which honour, this heathen king confesseth, that he received from the true God. charged me] Heb. commanded concerning me. To wit, by Isaiah the prophet, Chap. 44. 28. and 45. 13. It is likely Daniel shewed him of it, who lived in his time, and was in authority then, Daniel 6:28.