Daniel 2:49

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

At Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the affairs of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king's court.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְדָנִיֵּאל֙ בְּעָ֣א מִן־מַלְכָּ֔א וּמַנִּ֗י עַ֤ל עֲבִֽידְתָּא֙ דִּ֚י מְדִינַ֣ת בָּבֶ֔ל לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ מֵישַׁ֖ךְ וַעֲבֵ֣ד נְג֑וֹ וְדָנִיֵּ֖אל בִּתְרַ֥ע מַלְכָּֽא׃

Transliteration

And dāniyyēʾl bəʿāʾ from malkāʾ, and he mannî over ʿăbîdtāʾ dî mədînat bābel ləšadrak mêšak and ʿăbēd nəgô; and dāniyyēʾl at təraʿ malkāʾ.

Grammar Details

• *wə-*: conjunction - and
• *dāniyyēʾl*: proper noun - Daniel
• *bəʿāʾ*: perfect, 3rd masculine singular - requested/sought
• *min-malkāʾ*: preposition + definite, masculine singular - from the king
• *mannî*: perfect, 3rd masculine singular - appointed/assigned
• *ʿal-ʿăbîdtāʾ*: preposition + definite, feminine singular - over the administration/affairs
• *dî*: relative particle - of
• *mədînat*: construct state, feminine singular - province of
• *bābel*: proper noun - Babylon
• *ləšadrak*: preposition + proper noun - for Shadrach
• *mêšak*: proper noun - Meshach
• *ʿăbēd nəgô*: proper noun - Abed-nego
• *bi-təraʿ*: preposition + construct state, masculine singular - at the gate of
• *malkāʾ*: definite, masculine singular - the king

Word Meanings

• *bəʿāʾ*: requested/asked/sought
• *mannî*: appointed/assigned/set
• *ʿăbîdtāʾ*: administration/service/affairs
• *mədînat*: province/district/region
• *təraʿ*: gate/court/entrance
• *malkāʾ*: king/sovereign

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Then niel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but niel sat in the gate of the king.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And Daniel{H1841} requested{H1156} of{H4481} the king,{H4430} and he appointed{H4483} Shadrach,{H7715} Meshach,{H4336} and Abed-nego,{H5665} over{H5922} the affairs{H5673} of the province{H4083} of Babylon:{H895} but Daniel{H1841} was in the gate{H8651} of the king.{H4430}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then Daniel{H1841} requested{H1156}{(H8754)} of{H4481} the king{H4430}, and he set{H4483}{(H8745)} Shadrach{H7715}, Meshach{H4336}, and Abednego{H5665}, over{H5922} the affairs{H5673} of the province{H4083} of Babylon{H895}: but Daniel{H1841} sat in the gate{H8651} of the king{H4430}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Now Daniel intreated the kynge for Sydrac, Misac and Abdenago, so that he made them rulers ouer all the offyces in the londe off Babilon: but Daniel himself remayned still in the courte by the kynge.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then Daniel made request to the King, and hee set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego ouer the charge of the prouince of Babel: but Daniel sate in the gate of the King.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then Daniel made request to the king, and he set Sidrach, Misach, and Abednego ouer the charge of the prouince of Babylon: but Daniel sate in the kinges gate.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel [sat] in the gate of the king.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And Daniel hath sought from the king, and he hath appointed over the work of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and Daniel `is' in the gate of the king.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And at Daniel's request, the king gave Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego authority over the business of the land of Babylon: but Daniel was kept near the king's person.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the administration of the province of Babylon. Daniel himself served in the king’s court.

Referenced Verses

• Esth 2:19 : 19 When the virgins were gathered a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate.
• Esth 2:21 : 21 During those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, became angry and plotted to assassinate King Ahasuerus.
• Dan 1:7 : 7 The chief of the officials gave them new names: to Daniel, he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
• Amos 5:15 : 15 Hate evil and love good; establish justice at the gate. Perhaps the Lord, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.
• Dan 1:17 : 17 To these four young men, God gave knowledge and understanding in all kinds of literature and wisdom. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
• Dan 2:17 : 17 Then Daniel went to his house and informed his companions Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter.
• Dan 3:12-30 : 12 But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego—whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon. These men do not pay attention to you, O king; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up. 13 Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So these men were brought before the king. 14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, 'Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden statue I have set up?' 15 Now, if you are ready, when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the statue I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. And who is the god who can rescue you from my hands?' 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego replied to the king, 'Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you concerning this matter. 17 If the God we serve exists, he is able to rescue us from the blazing fiery furnace and deliver us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.' 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He ordered that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. 20 And he commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego and throw them into the blazing fiery furnace. 21 So the men were bound in their robes, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and they were thrown into the midst of the blazing fiery furnace. 22 The king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames killed the soldiers who carried Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. 23 And these three men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego—fell, bound, into the middle of the blazing fiery furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; he stood up in alarm and said to his counselors, 'Did we not throw three men, bound, into the fire?' They answered the king, 'Certainly, O king.' 25 He exclaimed, 'Look! I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!' 26 Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!' So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came out of the fire. 27 The satraps, prefects, governors, and the king’s officials gathered around and saw that the fire had had no effect on the bodies of these men. Their hair was not singed, their clothes were not burned, and there was no smell of fire on them. 28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, defied the king’s command, and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I issue a decree that any people, nation, or language that speaks against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble, for no other god can save in this way.' 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon.
• Esth 3:2 : 2 All the king's servants who were at the king's gate would bow down and pay homage to Haman, for so the king had commanded concerning him. But Mordecai would not bow or pay homage.
• Prov 28:12 : 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, people hide themselves.
• Jer 39:3 : 3 All the officials of the king of Babylon came and took seats in the Middle Gate: Nergal-Sharezer, Samgar-Nebo, Sarsekim the chief officer, Nergal-Sharezer the chief magician, along with the rest of the officials of the king of Babylon.