Daniel 2:16

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.

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Other Translations for Daniel 2:16

BSB

So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give him the interpretation.

AKJV

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

CPDV

Daniel went in and asked of the king that he would grant him time to reveal the solution to the king.

ERV

And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would shew the king the interpretation.

NHEB

Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.

SMT

And Daniel went up and sought from the king that he will give time for it, and to show to the king the interpretation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 2:16

ThenDanielH1841Proper Name MasculinewentinH5954VerbanddesiredH1156Verb ofH4481PrepositionthekingH4430Noun MasculinethathewouldgiveH5415VerbhimtimeH2166Noun MasculineandthathewouldshewH2324VerbthekingH4430Noun MasculinetheinterpretationH6591Noun Masculine

Commentary for Daniel 2:16

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

Overview of Daniel 2:16

Summary

Daniel petitions king for time to interpret

Place

Babylon

Event

Daniel requests delay for solution

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC