Daniel 2:16

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

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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

15He answered Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree so urgent from the king?” Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

17Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:

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Cross References

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

Daniel 2:9But if you don’t make known to me the dream, there is but one law for you; for you have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, until the situation changes. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can show 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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