But thou, O Daniel] Chap. 8. 26. shut up the words] The use and clear understanding of this prophecie is not for this present time, Vers. 9. but for the time of the fulfilling thereof, ordained by God. The like command was given, Chap. 8. 26. where Elam, and Madai, and Javan were named: here, though they be not named, they are so plainly described, that any learned heathen would tell rightly what kingdoms must be meant. many shall runne to and fro] That the Prophet should not sorrow for closing such profitable matter, he is comforted, that when these matters break out, many will search further to abound in knowledge, as the Jews in the Maccabees are testified to have done; and by the event, and his Spirit will give full knowledge of these things, which are obscurely foretold. See Isaiah 29:18. Jeremiah 23:20.