Daniel 2:14

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:

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Other Translations for Daniel 2:14

BSB

When Arioch, the commander of the king's guard, had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel replied with discretion and tact.

AKJV

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:

CPDV

Then Daniel inquired, about the law and the sentence, of Arioch, the general of the king's army, who had gone forth to execute the wise men of Babylon.

ERV

Then Daniel returned answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon;

NHEB

Then Daniel returned an answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, who was gone forth to kill the wise men of Babylon;

SMT

At that time Daniel turned back counsel and reason to Arioch, leader of the king's executioners, that went forth to kill to the wise of Babel:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 2:14

ThenH116Adverb DanielH1841Proper Name Masculine answeredH8421VerbwithcounselH5843Noun FeminineandwisdomH2942Noun MasculinetoAriochH746Proper Name MasculinethecaptainH7229 ofH1768theking'sH4430Noun Masculine guardH2877Noun MasculinewhichwasgoneforthH5312VerbtoslayH6992VerbthewiseH2445AdjectivemenofBabylonH895Proper Name Location

Commentary for Daniel 2:14

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

Overview of Daniel 2:14

Summary

Daniel addresses captain with prudence and discretion

Place

Babylon

Event

Daniel appeals to execution officer

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC