13 So the decree went out, and the wise men were to be slain. They sought Daniel and his companions to be slain. (WEB) 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 known to Daniel. (WEB) 16 Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation. (WEB) 17 Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, (WEB)
Greek Daniel 2:13–17
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Daniel 2:13–15
13 So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them. 14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel replied with discretion and t…
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…
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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)
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