Daniel 2:14-16

New Catholic Bible

¹⁴As Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, prepared to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel approached him, and with prudent words and discretion ¹⁵he said to him, “May I ask you why the king has issued such a harsh decree?” When Arioch explained what had occurred, ¹⁶Daniel went off and asked the king to decree a stay of execution so that he might have the opportunity to offer his interpretation to the king.

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Daniel 2:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴When 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. ¹⁵He asked the king’s officer, “Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?” Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel. ¹⁶At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him.

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Daniel 2:14-16

New King James Version

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream

¹⁴Then 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; ¹⁵he 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.

¹⁶So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the interpretation.

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Daniel 2:14-16

English Standard Version

¹⁴Then Daniel replied with prudence and discretion to ^(A)Arioch, the ^(B)captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon. ¹⁵He declared^[a] to Arioch, the king's captain, “Why is the decree of the king ^(C)so urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel. ¹⁶And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.