12 Because of this, the king became angry and extremely furious, and he commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.
13 The decree was issued, and the wise men were being put to death. They also sought Daniel and his companions to execute them.
14 Then Daniel responded with wisdom and discretion to Arioch, the captain of the king's guard, who had gone out to carry out the execution of the wise men of Babylon.
15 He asked Arioch, the king’s officer, "Why is the king’s decree so urgent?" Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel.
16 So Daniel went in and requested the king to give him time, so that he might reveal the interpretation to the king.
17 Then Daniel went to his house and informed his companions Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter.
18 He asked them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
19 Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision during the night. And Daniel blessed the God of heaven.