Daniel 2:14-15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
14 Then Daniel responded with tact and discretion to Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard,[a](A) who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon. 15 He asked Arioch, the king’s officer, “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?”[b](B) Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
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- Daniel 2:14 Or executioners
- Daniel 2:15 Or urgent
Daniel 2:14-15
New International Version
14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to put to death the wise men of Babylon, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and tact. 15 He asked the king’s officer, “Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?” Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel.
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