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Daniel 2:12 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Daniel 2:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.”
Daniel 2:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 2:12
Nebuchadnezzar's response demonstrates the arbitrary cruelty of absolute power: "For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon." His rage leads to genocidal decree—all wise men must die because some cannot perform the impossible. The Hebrew phrase baal chitna (בַּעַל חִצְנָא, "very furious") suggests violent, uncontrollable anger. This reveals tyranny's irrationality—executing valuable advisors solves nothing but satisfies wounded pride.This decree threatens Daniel and his companions (verse 13), providentially creating the crisis that ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 2:12
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“Meshach”
“Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.”
“and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach”
“when he saw that he was mocked by the wise men”
“and jealousy kills the simple.”
“The thing is gone from me: if you don't make known to me the dream and the interpretation of it”
“but his favor is like dew on the grass.”
“and a wrathful man abounds in sin.”
“but a wise man will pacify it.”
“and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.”