302 kept a fast of three weeks. He was at that time with "the king in the palace at Shushan. Though about ninety years old, Daniel, for three weeks (Ch. v.3.) atc no food that was relishing and pleasant to the and drank no wine. Nor did he anoint himself, though it was customary for persons in those warm countries to anoint their bodies with oil after bathing. He denied himself every luxury, and undoubtedly offered nauy prayers to God for his people. (v. 4.) on the 24th day of the month Nisan, (our April.) iıe walked out op the banks of the river Tigris, which was not far from the city of Shushan. His attendants seem to have followed at a distance, while Daniel “was engaged in devout meditaťion and mental prayer. (v. 5.) As he raised his eyes, which had probably been fastened on the ground in deep thought, he saw a heavenly being, whose appearance was glorious. He was clothed in linen, with a girdle of fine gold. (v.6) His body was like the beryl, and Iris' face was bright and terrible as lightning, his eyes were like lamps of fire, and his arms and feet like polished brass. His voice was strong and powerful,
