Daniel 6:3

Translations

Modern

Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

Traditional

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Literal

Then this Daniel came to be distinguished over the administrators and the satraps, because that an extraordinary spirit was in him; and the king was planning to establish him over all of the kingdom.

Latin

Igitur Daniel superabat omnes principes et satrapas, quia spiritus Dei amplior erat in illo.

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English

Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

Notes

Daniel 6:3

the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom: Compare Daniel 2:48–49; 3:30; Genesis 41:40–43.

Daniel 6:3–5

Daniel's integrity was beyond question, and his abilities were unmatched. The envious administrators targeted his strongest point, his faithful worship of God. Daniel was about 80 to 85 years old at this time. He had lived an exemplary life in Babylon.

Daniel 6:1–28

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

Daniel 2:1–6:28

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Daniel 5:14
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Genesis 41:38–41
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
Daniel 5:12
…did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:
Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
Proverbs 3:3–4
Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Nehemiah 7:2
Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness:

People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Satrap

Topics

Civil Minister: Daniel Envy: Princes of Babylon Government: Imperial Government: Provincial Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority King: Chief officers of The Provincial Governors Magistrates: Good: Daniel Persia: The Princes Were Advisors in Matters of Administration Rulers: Wicked: The Princes, Conspiring Against Daniel

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