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Daniel 2:16
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So Daniel went and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give the king the interpretation.
Daniyel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.
Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.
And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.
So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him a grace period, so that he might declare the interpretation to the king.
So Daniel went to King Nebuchadnezzar and asked for an appointment so that he could tell the king what his dream meant.
So Daniel went in and asked the king to appoint a date and give him time, so that he might reveal to the king the interpretation of the dream.
So Daniel went and desired the king that he woulde giue him leasure and that he woulde shewe the king the interpretation thereof.
So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king.
So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give him the interpretation.
Daniel rushed off and said to the king, "If you will just give me some time, I'll explain your dream."
Then Dani'el went in and asked the king to give him time to tell the king the interpretation.
And Daniel went in, and requested of the king that he would give him time, that he might shew the king the interpretation.
Then Daniel desired of the king to give him time, and promised that he would show the king the interpretation.
Daniel went at once and obtained royal permission for more time, so that he could tell the king what the dream meant.
And Daniel went in and requested from the king that he would give him time, and he would tell the king the explanation.
And Daniel went in and asked of the king that he would give him time, and he would show the king the meaning.
Vpon this, wente Daniel vp, and desyred the kinge, yt he might haue leysoure, to shewe the kynge the interpretacion:
And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.
And Daniel went in and made a request to the king to give him time and he would make clear the sense of his dream to the king.
Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, that he might declare unto the king the interpretation.
Then Daniel went in and desired of the King, that hee would giue him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.
Upon this went Daniel, and desired the king that he woulde geue him leysure, and that he would shewe the king the interpretation.
And Daniel intreated the king to give him time, and that he might thus declare to the king the interpretation of it.
And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would shew the king the interpretation.
Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.
Danyel entride, and preyede the kyng, that he schulde yyue tyme to hym to schewe the soilyng to the kyng.
And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.
Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.
So Daniel went in and requested the king to grant him time, that he might disclose the interpretation to the king.
So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the interpretation.
Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the king what the dream meant.
So Daniel went in and asked the king for time, so that he could tell the king what the dream meant.
So Daniel went in and requested that the king give him time and he would tell the king the interpretation.
So Daniel entered in, and desired of the king, - that, an appointed time, he would give him, and then, the interpretation, he would declare unto the king.
Daniel went in, and desired of the king, that he would give him time to resolve the question, and declare it to the king.
And Daniel went in and besought the king to appoint him a time, that he might show to the king the interpretation.
and Daniel hath gone up, and sought of the king that he would give him time to shew the interpretation to the king.
King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream In the second year of his reign, King Nebuchadnezzar started having dreams that disturbed him deeply. He couldn't sleep. He called in all the Babylonian magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and fortunetellers to interpret his dreams for him. When they came and lined up before the king, he said to them, "I had a dream that I can't get out of my mind. I can't sleep until I know what it means." The fortunetellers, speaking in the Aramaic language, said, "Long live the king! Tell us the dream and we will interpret it." The king answered the fortunetellers, "This is my decree: If you can't tell me both the dream itself and its interpretation, I'll have you ripped to pieces, limb from limb, and your homes torn down. But if you tell me both the dream and its interpretation, I'll lavish you with gifts and honors. So go to it: Tell me the dream and its interpretation." They answered, "If it please your majesty, tell us the dream. We'll give the interpretation." But the king said, "I know what you're up to—you're just playing for time. You know you're up a tree. You know that if you can't tell me my dream, you're doomed. I see right through you—you're going to cook up some fancy stories and confuse the issue until I change my mind. Nothing doing! First tell me the dream, then I'll know that you're on the up and up with the interpretation and not just blowing smoke in my eyes." The fortunetellers said, "Nobody anywhere can do what you ask. And no king, great or small, has ever demanded anything like this from any magician, enchanter, or fortuneteller. What you're asking is impossible unless some god or goddess should reveal it—and they don't hang around with people like us." That set the king off. He lost his temper and ordered the whole company of Babylonian wise men killed. When the death warrant was issued, Daniel and his companions were included. They also were marked for execution. When Arioch, chief of the royal guards, was making arrangements for the execution, Daniel wisely took him aside and quietly asked what was going on: "Why this all of a sudden?" After Arioch filled in the background, Daniel went to the king and asked for a little time so that he could interpret the dream.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and desired: Daniel 2:9-11, Daniel 1:18, Daniel 1:19
Cross-References
So the earth, the sky, and everything in them were finished.
God finished the work he was doing, so on the seventh day he rested from his work.
Then the Lord God caused all the beautiful trees that were good for food to grow in the garden. In the middle of the garden, he put the tree of life and the tree that gives knowledge about good and evil.
But Samuel answered, "Which pleases the Lord more: burnt offerings and sacrifices or obeying his commands? It is better to obey the Lord than to offer sacrifices to him. It is better to listen to him than to offer the fat from rams.
Everything that God made is good. Nothing he made should be refused if it is accepted with thanks to him.
Give this command to those who are rich with the things of this world. Tell them not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted, but God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then Daniel went in,.... Or "went up" n; to the king's palace, which might be built on an eminence; or into his chamber, where he probably was; or in some upper room, very likely introduced by Arioch; and which was a bold and daring action in them both: in Arioch, to cease from doing his orders, and entering into the king's presence before he had; and in Daniel, to appear before him, having the name of a wise man, when the king was in such a fury; all which was owing to the providence of God, that wrought upon the heart of Arioch, to listen to what Daniel said, and inspired them both with courage to go in to the king:
and desired of the king that he would give him time; not two or three days, but only that night, till morning, as Saadiah observes; and this with a view not to read books, or study any art; or, by reasoning with himself, or conversation with others, to get knowledge; but to pray to God:
and that he would show the king the interpretation; that is, of his dream, and the dream itself; being persuaded in his own mind that God would hear his prayers, and make it known to him. The king granted him his request, though he upbraided the wise men of their design to gain time; but perhaps, upon the sight of Daniel, he remembered him again, and how superior in wisdom he was to all his magicians and wise men; and besides, Daniel gave him hope, yea, assurance, of showing his dream, and the interpretation of it, which his mind was very eager after; but chiefly this subsiding of his wrath, and his indulging Daniel in his request, were owing to the overruling providence of God.
n על "ascendit", Gejerus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Then Daniel went in ... - Either by himself, or through the medium of some friend. Perhaps all that is meant is not that he actually went into the presence of the monarch, but that he went into the palace, and through the interposition of some high officer of court who had access to the sovereign, desired of him that he would give him time, and that he would make it known. It would rather appear, from Daniel 2:24-25, that the first direct audience which he had with the king was after the thing was made known to him in a night vision, and it would scarcely accord with established Oriental usages that he should go immediately and unceremoniously into the royal presence. A petition, presented through some one who had access to the king, would meet all the circumstances of the case.
That he would give him time - He did not specify “why” he desired time, though the reason why he did it is plain enough. He wished to lay the matter before God, and to engage his friends in earnest prayer that the dream and the interpretation might be made known to him. This request was granted to him. It may seem remarkable, as no time was allowed to the Chaldeans that they might make inquiry Daniel 2:8, that such a favor should have been granted to Daniel, especially after the execution of the sentence had been commenced; but we are to remember
(1) that the king would recollect the favor which he had already shown Daniel on good grounds, and the fact that he regarded him as endowed with great wisdom, Daniel 1:19-20.
(2) Daniel did not ask, as the Chaldeans did, that the king should tell the dream before he undertook to explain it, but he proposed evidently to unfold the whole matter.
(3) It could not but occur to the king that Daniel had not yet been consulted, and that it was but reasonable that he should have a fair trial now, since it appeared that he was involved in the general sentence.
(4) The anxiety of the king to understand the dream was so great that he was willing to grasp at “any” hope in order that his perplexities might be relieved; and
(5) It is not improper to suppose that there may have been a Divine influence on the mind of this monarch, making’ him willing to do so simple an act of justice as this, in order that it might be seen and acknowledged that the hand of God was in the whole matter.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 16. That he would give him time — That is, that he might seek unto God for a revelation of the thing. The Chaldeans dared not even to promise this; they would only pledge themselves for the interpretation, provided the king would furnish the dream. Daniel engages both to find the lost dream, and to give the proper interpretation.
