Daniel 6:2

The Plot against Daniel · Daniel 6:1–9
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Translations

Modern
…and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.
Traditional
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
Literal
…and over them three administrators, of whom Daniel was one, that these satraps should be giving an account of themselves, so that the king should not be suffering loss.
Latin
Et super eos principes tres, ex quibus Daniel unus erat: ut satrapæ illis redderent rationem, et rex non sustineret molestiam.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
…and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.

Notes

  • The king appointed three administrators to oversee the entire territory.

  • so that the king would not suffer loss: They needed to be completely trustworthy to prevent rebels from threatening the empire.

God saved and freed his loyal servant Daniel (Daniel 5:23; 6:20), but Belshazzar's lifeless gods could not help him.

This section contains stories and dreams from the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. Daniel used his special gift to understand dreams and showed great skill in the study of literature and science (Daniel 1:17). Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of history until God's kingdom appears (Daniel 2:44–49). Daniel 3–6 describes the fall of Babylon and the rise of Persia. History is moving toward a clear goal. That goal is the everlasting kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44; 4:2–3, 34; 6:26).

Events

People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Satrap

Topics

Civil Minister: Daniel Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Promotion and Executive Authority of Government: Imperial Government: Provincial Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority King: Chief officers of The Provincial Governors Persia: The Princes Were Advisors in Matters of Administration Rulers: Wicked: The Princes, Conspiring Against Daniel