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Daniel 2:17 kjva — Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:"

— Daniel 2:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Daniel 2 — Context

14

Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:

15

He answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

16

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.

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Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:

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That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

19

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

20

Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

Daniel 2:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:17 say?
Daniel 2:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:”
Where is Daniel 2:17 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 17.
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 2:17.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:17 in?
Daniel 2:17 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 2:17?
Daniel 2:17 reads (KJVA): “Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:” 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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