Daniel 2:16 nasb — So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretat…

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"So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king."

— Daniel 2:16, NASB

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Daniel 2 — Context

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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.

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So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king.

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Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter,

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so that they might request compassion from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

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Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven;

Daniel 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:16 say?
Daniel 2:16 in the NASB reads: “So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king.”
Where is Daniel 2:16 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:16 in?
Daniel 2:16 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 2:16?
Daniel 2:16 reads (NASB): “So Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king.” 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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