Daniel 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 2:18 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not peris..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 2:18 — KJV
“That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. of the God: Chaldee, from before God that Daniel...: or, that they should not destroy Daniel, etc”
— Daniel 2:18 (KJV)
Daniel 2:18 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
Daniel proves you can serve God at full integrity inside a hostile empire. Lions' den, fiery furnace, interpreted dreams, and twenty-one-day prayer battles — Daniel and his friends out-pray and out-live every decree against them, while visions unveil God's rule over all kingdoms and centuries.
Cross-References for Daniel 2:18
“Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:18: daniel, wise, men
“As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:18: would, god, perish
“And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:18: daniel, fellows, should
“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”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:18: daniel, wise, men
“I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:18: god, daniel, men
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