Daniel 2:16

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

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.

17Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

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Cross References

Proverbs 16:14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Daniel 2:9If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”

Matthew Henry on Daniel 2:15-24

The Dream Revealed to Daniel; Daniel's Thanksgiving. ( b. c. 603.) 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: 15 He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel. 2.15 Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation. 17 Then Daniel went to his house,… Read the whole commentary →

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