Daniel 2:16
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New International Version (©1984)
At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Daniel went and asked the king to give him some time so that he could explain the dream's meaning.

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

American King James Version
Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

American Standard Version
And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.

Bible in Basic English
And Daniel went in and made a request to the king to give him time and he would make clear the sense of his dream to the king.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Daniel went in and desired of the king, that he would give him time to resolve the question and declare it to the king.

Darby Bible Translation
And Daniel went in, and requested of the king that he would give him time, that he might shew the king the interpretation.

English Revised Version
And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would shew the king the interpretation.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

World English Bible
Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.

Young's Literal Translation
and Daniel hath gone up, and sought of the king that he would give him time to shew the interpretation to the king.

Geneva Study Bible

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

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

16. Daniel went in-perhaps not in person, but by the mediation of some courtier who had access to the king. His first direct interview seems to have been Da 2:25 [Barnes].

time-The king granted "time" to Daniel, though he would not do so to the Chaldeans because they betrayed their lying purpose by requiring him to tell the dream, which Daniel did not. Providence doubtless influenced his mind, already favorable (Da 1:19, 20), to show special favor to Daniel.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

2:14-23 Daniel humbly prayed that God would discover to him the king's dream, and the meaning of it. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it well becomes the greatest and best men to desire the prayers of others. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. They were particular in prayer. And whatever we pray for, we can expect nothing but as the gift of God's mercies. God gives us leave in prayer to tell our wants and burdens. Their plea with God was, the peril they were in. The mercy Daniel and his fellows prayed for, was bestowed. The fervent prayers of righteous men avail much. Daniel was thankful to God for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. How much more should we be thankful to God, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent!


Daniel 2:15 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 2:17 Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter, (NASB ©1995)

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