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Daniel 6:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Daniel 6:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 6 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”
Daniel 6:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 6:3
Daniel's excellence provokes both favor and opposition: 'Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.' The phrase 'excellent spirit' (Aramaic: ruach yattir, extraordinary spirit) describes Daniel's outstanding administrative competence and character. His superiority wasn't merely technical skill but character excellence. The king's intent to elevate him 'over the whole realm' indicates recognition of exceptional ability. Yet this very excellence provokes the jealous conspiracy that...
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Cross-References for Daniel 6:3
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“that the spirit of the gods is in you”
“Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”
“and knowledge”
“and great among the Jews”
“and I am come to tell you; for you are greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter”
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
“as far as light excels darkness.”
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”
“and Hananiah the governor of the castle”