the prince of the kingdome] Meaning, Cambyses, who reigned in his fathers absence, and did not onely for this space hinder the building of the Temple, but would have further raged if God had not sent me to resist him; and therefore have I stayed in Persia the space of three weekes, (which was the time of Daniels fasting, vers. 2.) for the profit of the Church. Michael] That is, Arch-angel, Jude 1:9. which terme is hence taken: here Angels are the first Princes in comparison with rulers on the earth: and the Captaine of their host is the first of this company, namely, Christ Jesus, who is tearmed in vers. 21. the head of the Church: and in Daniel 12:1. the defender thereof: and Revelation 12:7. head of Angels. one of the chiefe] Or, the first. Daniel 1:21.