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he answered Arioch the king`s captain, Why is the decree so urgent from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
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Faith Amidst Fear
Commentators note Daniel's remarkable composure when faced with a sudden death sentence. Instead of panicking, he calmly and wisely questions the king's captain. John Calvin attributes this steadiness directly to the work of God's Spirit, showing that faith can provide supernatural peace and clarity even in the most terrifying circumstances.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He answered and said to Arioch, the king’s captain—The word 'captain'—a different word from what occurs in Daniel 2:14, שׁליטא …
19th Century
Anglican
So hasty. —Literally, why is this severe decree of the king? By this question, Daniel wished Arioch to understand that, a…
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
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…
