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Daniel 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Daniel 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.”
Daniel 2:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 2:16
Daniel takes bold action: "Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation." His request for "time" seems ironic—the Chaldeans were accused of stalling (verse 8), yet Daniel requests delay. The difference: Daniel promises definite delivery ("that he would shew"), whereas Chaldeans offered excuses. Daniel's confidence stems from faith in God's revelation, not manipulative stalling. This demonstrates the difference between faithful patience and faithless delay.Daniel's boldness in approaching the king models appropriate...
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Cross-References for Daniel 2:16
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“there is but one law for you; for you have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me”
“the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.”