Parallel Verses New International Version At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him. 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. 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. 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. Daniel 2:16 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThat he would give him time - That is, that he might seek unto God for a revelation of the thing. The Chaldeans dared not even to promise this; they would only pledge themselves for the interpretation, provided the king would furnish the dream. Daniel engages both to find the lost dream, and to give the proper interpretation. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and desired. Daniel 2:9-11 But if you will not make known to me the dream, there is but one decree for you... Daniel 1:18,19 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in... Library The Image and the Stone'This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king. 37. Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory. 38. And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath He given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold. 39. And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Scattering of the People The First Great Group of Parables. The Necessity of Regeneration, Argued from the Immutable Constitution of God. Cross References Daniel 2:15 He asked the king's officer, "Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?" Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel. Daniel 2:17 Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. Jump to Previous Appoint Besought Clear Daniel Declare Desired Dream Interpret Interpretation Order Request Requested Sense Shew Show Sought TimeJump to Next Appoint Besought Clear Daniel Declare Desired Dream Interpret Interpretation Order Request Requested Sense Shew Show Sought TimeLinks Daniel 2:16 NIVDaniel 2:16 NLT Daniel 2:16 ESV Daniel 2:16 NASB Daniel 2:16 KJV Daniel 2:16 Bible Apps Daniel 2:16 Biblia Paralela Daniel 2:16 Chinese Bible Daniel 2:16 French Bible Daniel 2:16 German Bible Daniel 2:16 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |