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Daniel 1:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Daniel 1:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 1 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. wisdom: Heb. wisdom of understanding”
Daniel 1:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 1:20
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm—The phrase "ten times better" (eser yadot, עֶשֶׂר יָדוֹת) literally means "ten hands," an idiom for exceptional superiority. The word "wisdom" (chokmah, חָכְמָה) refers to practical skill and discernment, while "understanding" (binah, בִּינָה) denotes insight and ability to distinguish between options. Nebuchadnezzar subjected Daniel and his friends to rigorous examination (sha'al, שָׁאַל, "enquired/questioned") and dis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 1:20
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“This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened”
“and with the multitude of your sorceries”
“and very great understanding”
“and he sent and called for all of Egypt's magicians and wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams”
“and changed my wages ten times”
“and he didn't listen to them; as Yahweh had spoken.”
“So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.”
“they said to us ten times from all places”
“These ten times have ye reproached me: ye are not ashamed that ye make yourselves strange to me.”
“she came to prove him with hard questions.”