Scripture · Old Testament
Daniel 2:15
Daniel 2:15 is verse 15 of Daniel chapter 2, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
King James Version
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.
World English Bible
He answered Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree so urgent from the king?” Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
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Daniel 2:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible
13 So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them.
14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel replied with discretion and tact.
15 “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
16 So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give him the interpretation.
17 Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
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