Daniel 2:12-14
English Standard Version
12 Because of this the king was angry and (A)very furious, and (B)commanded that all (C)the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. 13 So the decree went out, and the wise men were about to be killed; and they sought (D)Daniel and his companions, to kill them. 14 Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to (E)Arioch, the (F)captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon.
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Daniel 2:12-14
New American Standard Bible
12 Because of this, the king became (A)angry and extremely furious, and he gave orders to kill all the wise men of Babylon. 13 So the [a]decree was issued that the wise men be killed; and they looked for (B)Daniel and his friends, to [b]kill them.
14 Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to (C)Arioch, the captain of the king’s [c]bodyguard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon;
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- Daniel 2:13 Or law
- Daniel 2:13 Lit be killed
- Daniel 2:14 Or executioners
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