Then Daniel answered - Margin, “returned.” The original literally is, “returned counsel and wisdom,” meaning, that he returned an answer whi…

Arioch.— See Note on Genesis 14:1.

It appears from these words that some of the wise men had been slain, for Daniel at first was not called for slaughter. But when the Magi and Chald…

Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom
In a discreet manner, using soft words and gentle language, humbly and …

Daniel humbly prayed that God would reveal to him the king's dream and its meaning. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it is fitting for the…