¹² On hearing this, the king flew into a violent rage and ordered that all the wise men of Babylon were to be put to death. ¹³ There-fore, the decree was issued for their execution, and a search was also made for Daniel and his companions so that they also might be executed.

¹⁴ As Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, prepared to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel approached him, and with prudent words and discretion