He answered and said to Arioch, the king’s captain—The word 'captain'—a different word from what occurs in Daniel 2:14, שׁליטא …

So hasty. —Literally, why is this severe decree of the king? By this question, Daniel wished Arioch to understand that, a…

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…

And he answered and said to Arioch the king's captain
Or governor ^F13 ; over the persons before mentioned…

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…