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Then Daniel returned answer with counsel and prudence to Arioch the captain of the king`s guard, who was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon;

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Arioch.— See Note on Genesis 14:1.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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