Daniel 2:14-16

Complete Jewish Bible

¹⁴ Then, choosing his words carefully, Dani’el consulted Aryokh, captain of the royal guard, who had already gone out to kill the sages of Bavel. ¹⁵ He said to Aryokh, “Since you are the king’s official, let me ask: why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” Aryokh explained the matter to Dani’el. ¹⁶ Then Dani’el went in and asked the king to give him time to tell the king the interpretation.