Daniel 6:2
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.
Daniel 6:2 in other translations
| BSB | and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. |
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| WEB | and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these local governors might give account to them, and that the king should suffer no loss. |
| ASV | and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage. |
| YLT | and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel is first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss. |
| DARBY | and over these, three presidents — of whom Daniel was one — to whom these satraps should render account, and that the king should suffer no loss. |
| BBE | And over them were three chief rulers, of whom Daniel was one; and the captains were to be responsible to the chief rulers, so that the king might undergo no loss. |
| Webster | And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage. |
What does Daniel 6:2 mean?
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Daniel 6:1-5
The malice of Daniel's enemies. (Dn 6:1-5) His constancy in prayer. (Dn 6:6-10) He is cast into the lion's den. (Dn 6:11-17) His miraculous preservation. (Dn 6:18-24) The decree of Darius. (Dn 6:25-28) Verses 1-5 We notice to the glory of God, that though Daniel was now very old, yet he was able for business, and had continued faithful to his religion. It is for the glory of God, when those who profess religion…
Daniel 6:2 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Daniel 6:2
- Ezra 4:22
Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
- Daniel 5:29
Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
- Daniel 2:48-49
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. 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.
- Esther 7:4
For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king’s damage.
- Daniel 5:16
And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom.
- Luke 19:13-27
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. …
- 1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
- Matthew 18:23
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
- Proverbs 26:6
He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage.
- Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
- 1 Corinthians 4:2
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
- Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
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Context
- Daniel 6:1
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
- Daniel 6:2
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.
- Daniel 6:3
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.
Daniel 6:2 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y sobre ellos tres presidentes, de los cuales Daniel era el uno, á quienes estos gobernadores diesen cuenta, porque el rey no recibiese daño. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | *Il plut à Darius d’établir sur le royaume 120 satrapes, pour qu’ils soient dans tout le royaume; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Es gefiel Darius, über das Königreich 120 Satrapen zu bestellen, die im ganzen Königreich sein sollten, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et super eos principes tres, ex quibus Daniel unus erat: ut satrapæ illis redderent rationem, et rex non sustineret molestiam. |