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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 kill the wise men of Babylon;
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Wisdom Under Pressure
Facing an immediate death sentence, Daniel didn't panic. Commentators highlight that he responded with "counsel and wisdom." His calm, prudent, and discreet approach to Arioch, the executioner, demonstrates a profound faith. Scholars like John Calvin attribute this composure not to human strength, but to his mind being governed by God's Spirit in a moment of crisis.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then Daniel answered - Margin, “returned.” The original literally is, “returned counsel and wisdom,” meaning, that he returned an answer whi…
19th Century
Anglican
Arioch.— See Note on Genesis 14:1.
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
