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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.
Daniel 2:13-15
King James Version
Daniel 2:13-15
King James Version
13 And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.
14 Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:
15 He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
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Daniel 2:13-15
New King James Version
Daniel 2:13-15
New King James Version
13 So the decree went out, and they began killing the wise men; and they sought (A)Daniel and his companions, to kill them.
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14 Then with counsel and wisdom Daniel answered Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon; 15 he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king so [a]urgent?” Then Arioch made the decision known to Daniel.
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- Daniel 2:15 Or harsh
Daniel 2:13-15
English Standard Version
Daniel 2:13-15
English Standard Version
13 So the decree went out, and the wise men were about to be killed; and they sought (A)Daniel and his companions, to kill them. 14 Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to (B)Arioch, the (C)captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon. 15 He declared[a] to Arioch, the king's captain, “Why is the decree of the king (D)so urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel.
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- Daniel 2:15 Aramaic answered and said; also verse 26
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