Daniel 2:14-16
Legacy Standard Bible
14 Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to (A)Arioch, the captain of the king’s [a]bodyguard, who had gone forth to kill the wise men of Babylon; 15 he answered and said to Arioch, a powerful [b]official for the king, “For what reason is the law from the king so [c]urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel. 16 So Daniel went in and sought from 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 ruler
- Daniel 2:15 Or harsh
- Daniel 2:16 Or appoint a time for him
Daniel 2:14-16
King James Version
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.
16 Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.
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