Daniel 2:14-16
New American Standard Bible 1995
14 Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to (A)Arioch, the captain of the king’s [a]bodyguard, who had gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon; 15 he said to Arioch, the king’s commander, “For what reason is the [b]decree from the king so [c]urgent?” Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter. 16 So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would [d]give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king.
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- Daniel 2:14 Or executioners
- Daniel 2:15 Or law
- Daniel 2:15 Or harsh
- Daniel 2:16 Or appoint a time for him
Daniel 2:14-16
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. 16 At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him.
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