made Daniel a great man] This was about two yeers afore the captivitie of Jeconias: an encouragement for the faithfull to submit to Nebuchadnezzar, and to go willingly to Babylon, their own Nobles being so advanced there. great gifts] Not that the Prophet was desirous of gifts or honour, but because by this means he might relieve his poore brethren which were grievously oppressed in this their captivitie: and also he received them, lest he should offend this cruel King, which willingly gave them. chiefe of the governours] Chap. 4. 9.