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Daniel 2:13-15
American Standard Version
Daniel 2:13-15
American Standard Version
13 So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.
14 Then Daniel returned answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, who was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon; 15 he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, Wherefore is the decree so urgent from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
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Daniel 2:13-15
New International Version
Daniel 2:13-15
New International Version
13 So the decree was issued to put the wise men to death, and men were sent to look for Daniel and his friends to put them to death.(A)
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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