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Daniel 2:48

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 2:48 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Daniel 2:48 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Baby..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Daniel 2:48 — KJV

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 2:48 (KJV)

Daniel 2:48 in Context — About the Book of Daniel

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Cross-References for Daniel 2:48

Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king. release: Heb. rest

Shares key themes with Daniel 2:48: then, king, made

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 2:48: then, king, daniel

So I took the chief of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, and captains over fifties, and captains over tens, and officers among your tribes. made: Heb. gave

Shares key themes with Daniel 2:48: made, gave, over

And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fathers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king. affairs: Heb. thing

Shares key themes with Daniel 2:48: king, made, ruler

Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king's letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.

Shares key themes with Daniel 2:48: then, king, gave

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey