Daniel 2:12 nasb — Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

NASB

"Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon."

— Daniel 2:12, NASB

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Daniel 2 — Context

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that if you do not make the dream known to me, there is only one decree for you. For you have agreed together to speak lying and corrupt words before me until the situation is changed; therefore tell me the dream, that I may know that you can declare to me its interpretation."

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The Chaldeans answered the king and said, "There is not a man on earth who could declare the matter for the king, inasmuch as no great king or ruler has ever asked anything like this of any magician, conjurer or Chaldean.

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"Moreover, the thing which the king demands is difficult, and there is no one else who could declare it to the king except gods, whose dwelling place is not with mortal flesh."

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Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

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So the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they looked for Daniel and his friends to kill them.

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Then Daniel replied with discretion and discernment to Arioch, the captain of the king's bodyguard, who had gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon;

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he said to Arioch, the king's commander, "For what reason is the decree from the king so urgent?" Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter.

Daniel 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:12 say?
Daniel 2:12 in the NASB reads: “Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.”
Where is Daniel 2:12 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 2:12.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:12 in?
Daniel 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 2:12?
Daniel 2:12 reads (NASB): “Because of this the king became indignant and very furious and gave orders to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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