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Daniel 2:12-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Daniel 2:12-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Because of this, the king became violently angry(A) and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. 13 The decree was issued that the wise men were to be executed, and they searched for Daniel and his friends, to execute them.
14 Then Daniel responded with tact and discretion to Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard,[a](B) who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon.
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- Daniel 2:14 Or executioners
Daniel 2:12-14
New International Version
Daniel 2:12-14
New International Version
12 This made the king so angry and furious(A) that he ordered the execution(B) of all the wise men of Babylon. 13 So the decree was issued to put the wise men to death, and men were sent to look for Daniel and his friends to put them to death.(C)
14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to put to death the wise men of Babylon, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and tact.
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