Daniel 2:13

And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 2:13

BSB

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.

AKJV

And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.

CPDV

And when the decree had gone forth, the wise men were put to death; and Daniel and his companions were sought, to be destroyed.

ERV

So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

NHEB

So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be killed; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be killed.

SMT

And the edict went forth and the wise men being killed; and they sought Daniel and his associates to be killed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 2:13

AndthedecreeH1882Noun FemininewentforthH5312VerbthatthewiseH2445AdjectivemenshouldbeslainH6992VerbandtheysoughtH1156Verb DanielH1841Proper Name MasculineandhisfellowsH2269Noun MasculinetobeslainH6992Verb

Commentary for Daniel 2:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 2:13

Summary

Decree proclaimed; Daniel and colleagues targeted

Place

Babylon

Event

Execution decree includes Daniel

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC