Daniel 2 · Verse 49

Daniel 2:49

Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.
Daniel 2:49, King James Version

Daniel 2:49 in other translations

BSBAnd at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court.
WEBDaniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon, but Daniel was in the king’s gate.
ASVAnd Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.
YLTAnd Daniel hath sought from the king, and he hath appointed over the work of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and Daniel is in the gate of the king.
DARBYAnd Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon. And Daniel was in the gate of the king.
BBEAnd at Daniel's request, the king gave Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego authority over the business of the land of Babylon: but Daniel was kept near the king's person.
WebsterThen Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

What does Daniel 2:49 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
49. Daniel requested--Contrast this honorable remembrance of his humble friends in his elevation with the spirit of the children of the world in the chief butler's case (Ge 40:23; Ec 9:15, 16; Am 6:6). in the gate--the place of holding courts of justice and levees in the East (Es 2:19; Job 29:7). So "the Sublime Porte," or "Gate," denotes the sultan's government, his counsels being formerly held in the entrance of his palace. Daniel was a chief counsellor of the king, and president over the governors of the different orders into which the Magi were divided.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 49 Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon - He wished his three companions promoted, who had shared his anxieties, and helped him by their prayers. They all had places of trust, in which they could do much good, and prevent much evil. Daniel sat in the gate of the king - That is, was the chief officer in the palace; and the greatest confidant and counselor of the king. But whatever his influence and that of his friends was, it extended only over the province of Babylon; not through the empire.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Daniel 2:46-49

It is our business to direct attention to the Lord, as the Author and Giver of every good gift. Many have thoughts of the Divine power and majesty, who do not think of serving God themselves. But all should strive, that God may be glorified, and the best interests of mankind furthered.

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Daniel 2:49 in the original Hebrew

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וְדָנִיֵּאל֙ve.da.ni.yeLand DanielH1841
בְּעָ֣אbe.'A'he askedH1156
מִן\־min-fromH4481
מַלְכָּ֔אmal.Ka'king theH4430
וּמַנִּ֗יu.ma.Niand he appointedH4483
עַ֤ל'aloverH5922
עֲבִֽידְתָּא֙'a.vi.de.Ta'administration theH5673
דִּ֚יdiofH1768
מְדִינַ֣תme.di.Nat[the] province ofH4083
בָּבֶ֔לba.VelBabylonH895
לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְle.shad.Rakh<obj.> ShadrachH7715
מֵישַׁ֖ךְmei.ShakhMeshachH4336
וַעֲבֵ֣דva.'a.Vedand Abed-H5665
נְג֑וֹne.Go-negoH5665
וְדָנִיֵּ֖אלve.da.ni.Yeland DanielH1841
בִּתְרַ֥עbit.Ra'[was] in [the] gateH8651
מַלְכָּֽא\׃\ \פmal.Ka'king theH4430

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Cross references for Daniel 2:49

  • Daniel 1:7

    Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed–nego.

  • Esther 2:19

    And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate.

  • Esther 2:21

    In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.

  • Amos 5:15

    Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

  • Daniel 3:12-30

    There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego. Then they brought these men before the king. Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? …

  • Proverbs 28:12

    When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

  • Daniel 1:17

    As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

  • Daniel 2:17

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

  • Jeremiah 39:3

    And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergal–sharezer, Samgar–nebo, Sarsechim, Rab–saris, Nergal–sharezer, Rab–mag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.

  • Esther 3:2

    And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.

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he set.
17; 1:17; 3:12-30; Pr 28:12
sat.
Es 2:19,21; 3:2; Jer 39:3; Am 5:15

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Context

  • Daniel 2:48

    Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.

  • Daniel 2:49

    Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

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Daniel 2:49 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y Daniel solicitó del rey, y él puso sobre los negocios de la provincia de Babilonia á Sadrach, Mesach, y Abed-nego: y Daniel estaba á la puerta del rey.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et Daniel fit une demande au roi, qui établit Shadrac, Méshac et Abed-Nego sur les services de la province de Babylone. Et Daniel se tenait à la porte du roi.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und Daniel bat den König, und er bestellte Sadrach, Mesach und Abednego über die Verwaltung der Landschaft Babel. Und Daniel war im Tore des Königs.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Daniel autem postulavit a rege, et constituit super opera provinciæ Babylonis Sidrach, Misach, et Abdenago: ipse autem Daniel erat in foribus regis.