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Daniel 6:2
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and over them three administrators, including Daniel. These satraps would be accountable to them so that the king would not be defrauded.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniyel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage.
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss.
and over them, three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), so that these satraps would be accountable to them, and that the king would not suffer loss.
He chose three men as supervisors over those governors, and Daniel was one of the supervisors. The supervisors were to ensure that the governors did not try to cheat the king.
and over them three chief commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, so that the king would have no loss [from disloyalty or mismanagement].
And ouer these, three rulers (of whome Daniel was one) that the gouernours might giue accompts vnto them, and the King should haue no domage.
and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.
and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.
In order to make sure that his government was run properly, Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. One of these officials was Daniel.
and over these, three presidents—of whom Daniel was one—to whom these satraps should render account, and that the king should suffer no loss.
He chose three men to rule over the 120 satraps. Daniel was one of the three supervisors. The king put these men in this position to keep anyone from cheating him.
And over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that the generals might give account to them, so that they might not trouble the king.
In addition, he chose Daniel and two others to supervise the governors and to look after the king's interests.
and over them were three administrators, of whom Daniel was one, so that these satraps were giving account to them, and the king would not be suffering loss.
And over them were three presidents (Daniel was one of them), so that these satraps might give account to them, and the king should have no loss.
Aboue these he set thre prynces (off whom Daniel was one) that the lordes might geue accomptes vnto them, and the kynge to be vndiseased.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
And over them were three chief rulers, of whom Daniel was one; and the captains were to be responsible to the chief rulers, so that the king might undergo no loss.
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom;
And ouer these, three Presidents, (of whom Daniel was first) that the Princes might giue accompts vnto them, and the King should haue no damage.
Aboue these he set three princes, of whom Daniel was one, that the gouernours might geue accomptes vnto them, and the king shoulde haue no damage.
and over them three governors, of whom one was, Daniel; for the satraps to give account to them, that the king should not be troubled.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage.
And ouer hem he ordeynede thre princes, of whiche Danyel was oon; that the duykis schulden yelde resoun to hem, and that the kyng schulde not suffre ony disese.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage.
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel [was] first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage.
Over them would be three supervisors, one of whom was Daniel. These satraps were accountable to them, so that the king's interests might not incur damage.
and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss.
The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high officers and protect the king's interests.
And three leaders were to rule over them, and Daniel was one. The captains were to answer to them, so that the king might suffer no loss.
and over them three presidents, including Daniel; to these the satraps gave account, so that the king might suffer no loss.
and, over these, three confidential ministers, of whom, Daniel, was first, - that, to them, these satraps should render an account, and, the king, not be suffering loss.
And three princes over them of whom Daniel was one: that the governors might give an account to them, and the king might have no trouble.
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss.
and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
of: Daniel 2:48, Daniel 2:49, Daniel 5:16, Daniel 5:29, 1 Samuel 2:30, Proverbs 3:16
that: Matthew 18:23, Luke 16:2
and the: Ezra 4:22, Esther 7:4, Proverbs 26:6, Luke 19:13-27, 1 Corinthians 4:2
Reciprocal: Esther 3:1 - above all the princes Esther 9:3 - the rulers Daniel 5:7 - the third Daniel 6:7 - All Daniel 8:27 - and did
Cross-References
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it had a pleasing appearance and that the tree was desirable for making one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her; and he ate.
To Shet too was born a son, whom he called Enosh. That is when people began to call on the name of Adonai .
In time, when men began to multiply on earth, and daughters were born to them,
the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were attractive; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose.
Adonai said, "My Spirit will not live in human beings forever, for they too are flesh; therefore their life span is to be 120 years."
The N'filim were on the earth in those days, and also afterwards, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them; these were the ancient heroes, men of renown.
Adonai regretted that he had made humankind on the earth; it grieved his heart.
Adonai said, "I will wipe out humankind, whom I have created, from the whole earth; and not only human beings, but animals, creeping things and birds in the air; for I regret that I ever made them."
But Noach found grace in the sight of Adonai . Haftarah B'resheet: Yesha‘yahu (Isaiah) 42:5–43:10 (A); 42:5–21 (S) B'rit Hadashah suggested readings for Parashah B'resheet: Mattityahu (Matthew) 1:1–17; 19:3–9; Mark 10:1–12; Luke 3:23–38; Yochanan (John) 1:1–18; 1 Corinthians 6:15–20; 15:35–58; Romans 5:12–21; Ephesians 5:21–32; Colossians 1:14–17; 1 Timothy 2:11–15; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 1:1–3; 3:7–4:11; 11:1–7; 2 Kefa (2 Peter) 3:3–14; Revelation 21:1–5; 22:1–5 Here is the history of Noach. In his generation, Noach was a man righteous and wholehearted; Noach walked with God. Noach fathered three sons, Shem, Ham and Yefet. The earth was corrupt before God, the earth was filled with violence. God saw the earth, and, yes, it was corrupt; for all living beings had corrupted their ways on the earth. God said to Noach, "The end of all living beings has come before me, for because of them the earth is filled with violence. I will destroy them along with the earth. Make yourself an ark of gofer-wood; you are to make the ark with rooms and cover it with pitch both outside and inside. Here is how you are to build it: the length of the ark is to be 450 feet, its width seventy-five feet and its height forty-five feet. You are to make an opening for daylight in the ark eighteen inches below its roof. Put a door in its side; and build it with lower, second and third decks. "Then I myself will bring the flood of water over the earth to destroy from under heaven every living thing that breathes; everything on earth will be destroyed. But I will establish my covenant with you; you will come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife and your sons' wives with you. "From everything living, from each kind of living being, you are to bring two into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they are to be male and female. Of each kind of bird, each kind of livestock, and each kind of animal creeping on the ground, two are to come to you, so that they can be kept alive. Also take from all the kinds of food that are eaten, and collect it for yourself; it is to be food for you and for them." This is what Noach did; he did all that God ordered him to do.
God saw the earth, and, yes, it was corrupt; for all living beings had corrupted their ways on the earth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And over these three presidents,.... To whom the hundred and twenty princes were accountable for their conduct, and to whom the people might apply for redress of grievances, if oppressed; perhaps the whole empire was divided into three greater parts, and each part had forty provinces in it, and over it a president or deputy of the king; to whom the princes of each province gave in the account of what they received for the king, and what use they made of it:
(of whom Daniel was the first:) or "one" u, who was now an old man, having been about seventy years in Babylon, and had had a large experience of the affairs of civil government, being advanced in the times of Nebuchadnezzar to high posts; and very probably Darius had heard of the wisdom of Daniel before he came to the kingdom, as well as the king of Tyre, Ezekiel 28:3 and might be informed of his prediction of Belshazzar's death, and the change of the empire: and of Belshazzar's promise to make him the third ruler in the kingdom; and he might also himself observe in him an uncommon sagacity and fitness for business of this sort. Josephus w says, that Darius took Daniel with him into Media, and made him one of the three presidents; and indeed no mention is made in this history of the nobles of Babylon, but only of the Medes and Persians:
that the princes might give account unto them, and the king should have no damage: or loss in his revenues, through the fraud and bad management of the princes of the provinces; since they might be discovered and checked by the presidents, who were to audit their accounts: or, "have no trouble" x; in looking over and passing the accounts of the princes.
u חד εις, Sept.; "unus", V. L. Syr. Ar. Pagninus, Montanus, Piscator, Cocceius, Michaelis. w Antiqu. l. 10. c. 11. sect. 4. x לא להוא נזק οπως μη ενοχληται, Sept.; "ne rex molestia afficeretur", Pagninus; "ut rex illo levaretur gravamine", Munster.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And over these, three presidents - סרכין sârekı̂yn. This word is found only in the plural. The etymology is uncertain, but its meaning is not doubtful. The word president expresses it with sufficient accuracy, denoting a high officer that presided over others. It is not improbable that these presided over distinct departments, corresponding somewhat to what are now called “secretaries” - as Secretaries of State, of the Treasury, of Foreign Affairs, etc., though this is not particularly specified.
Of whom Daniel was first - First in rank. This office he probably held from the rank which he was known to have occupied under the kings of Babylon, and on account of his reputation for ability and integrity.
That the princes might give accounts unto them - Be immediately responsible to them; the accounts of their own administration, and of the state of the empire.
And the king should have no damage - Either in the loss of revenue, or in any maladministration of the affairs. Compare Ezra 4:13. “They pay not toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.” The king was regarded as the source of all power, and as in fact the supreme proprietor of the realm, and any malfeasance or malversation in office was regarded as an injury to him.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Daniel 6:2. Three presidents — Each having forty of these presidents accountable to him for their administration.
Daniel was first — As being established over that part where was the seat of government. He was confirmed in his offices by Darius.
