By thrones cast down must be meant the kingdoms of this world, destroyed by Christ the King and Judge of all, called the Ancient of days, because of his eternal Deity; without beginning and end of days. Whose garment was white as snow; thus kings viceroys were clothed, as Joseph in fine silk, Genesis 41:42, and Mordecai, Esther 8:15. The hair of his head like the pure wool; see Revelation 1:14; noting his innocence, and righteousness in judgment, Isaiah 42:4. His throne was like the fiery flame: this notes his majesty in judgment: see Psalms 1:3,4 Mal 4:1 Revelation 19:11,12. His wheels as burning fire; arguing the greatest and most formidable state of the last Judge and judgment; alluding to the kings who had movable thrones, which had wheels: it notes also God's swiftness in judgment, Zechariah 3:5.

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