Daniel 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 2:14 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 2:14 — KJV
“Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: answered...: Chaldee, returned captain...: or, chief marshal: Chaldee, chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
— Daniel 2:14 (KJV)
Daniel 2:14 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 2:14
“Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained. captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:14: then, captain, guard
“Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying, to: Heb. by the hand of captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:14: captain, king, guard
“So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rabsaris, and Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon's princes; captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:14: captain, king, guard
“Now in the fifth month, in the tenth day of the month, which was the nineteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, came Nebuzaradan, captain of the guard, which served the king of Babylon, into Jerusalem, captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen served: Heb. stood before”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:14: captain, king, guard
“But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left of the poor of the people, which had nothing, in the land of Judah, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time. captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen at the...: Heb. in that day”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:14: captain, guard, men
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