15 “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
Daniel 2:15
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Greek Daniel 2:14–16
14 Then Daniel returned answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon. (WEB) 15 He answered Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree so urgent from the king?” Then Arioch made the thing kn… (WEB)
Daniel 2:23–25
23 To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.” 24 Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king ha…
Greek Daniel 2:23–25
23 I thank you and praise you, O God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king’s matter.” (WEB) 24 Therefore Daniel went in to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to dest… (WEB)
Daniel 5:12–14
12 did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will g…
Daniel 6:12–14
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Greek Esther 3:2–4
2 All in the palace bowed down to him, for so the king had given orders to do; but Mordecai didn’t bow down to him. (WEB) 3 And they in the king’s palace said to Mordecai, “Mordecai, why do you transgress the commands of the king?” (WEB) 4 They questioned him daily, but he didn’… (WEB)
Esther 3:2–4
2 All the royal servants at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, because the king had commanded that this be done for him. But Mordecai would not bow down or pay homage. 3 Then the royal servants at the king’s gate asked Mordecai, “Why do you disob…
Greek Daniel 14:28–30
28 When the people of Babylon heard that, they took great indignation, and conspired against the king, saying, “The king has become a Jew. He has pulled down Bel, slain the dragon, and put the priests to the sword.” (WEB) 29 So they came to the king, and said, “Deliver Da… (WEB)
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