Daniel 6:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Over these, he placed three administrators, including Daniel, who was one of them. The satraps were to give an account to them, so the king would not suffer any loss.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then this niel 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king planned to set him over the whole realm.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{H116} this{H1836} Daniel{H1841} was{H1934} distinguished{H5330} above{H5922} the presidents{H5632} and the satraps,{H324} because{H3606} an excellent{H3493} spirit{H7308} was in him; and the king{H4430} thought{H6246} to set{H6966} him over{H5922} the whole{H3606} realm.{H4437}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{H116} this{H1836} Daniel{H1841} was{H1934}{(H8754)} preferred{H5330}{(H8723)} above{H5922} the presidents{H5632} and princes{H324}, because{H3606}{H6903} an excellent{H3493} spirit{H7308} was in him; and the king{H4430} thought{H6246}{(H8754)} to set{H6966}{(H8682)} him over{H5922} the whole{H3606} realm{H4437}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But Daniel exceaded all these princes ad lordes, for the sprete off God was plenteous in him: so that the kynge was mynded to set him ouer the whole realme.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Now this Daniel was preferred aboue the rulers and gouernours, because the spirit was excellent in him, and the King thought to set him ouer the whole realme.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Nowe this Daniel was preferred aboue the princes and gouerners, for the spirite of God was plenteous in him: so that the king was minded to set him ouer the whole realme.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Then this Daniel hath been overseer over the presidents and satraps, because that an excellent spirit `is' in him, and the king hath thought to establish him over the whole kingdom.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And over them were three chief rulers, of whom Daniel was one; and the captains were to be responsible to the chief rulers, so that the king might undergo no loss.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Now this Daniel was distinguishing himself above the other supervisors and the satraps, for he had an extraordinary spirit. In fact, the king intended to appoint him over the entire kingdom.

Referenced Verses

  • Dan 5:12 : 12 Because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, intelligence, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems, this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, can solve these mysteries. Now summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation.
  • Dan 5:14 : 14 I have heard about you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have enlightenment, insight, and extraordinary wisdom.
  • Esth 10:3 : 3 For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was great among the Jews, popular with most of his people as one who sought the good of his people and spoke peace to all his descendants.
  • Gen 41:38-41 : 38 Then Pharaoh said to his officials, 'Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the spirit of God?' 39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.' 40 'You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to submit to your commands. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.' 41 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, 'See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.'
  • Neh 7:2 : 2 I put my brother Hanani and Hananiah, the commander of the fortress, in charge of Jerusalem, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most people.
  • Dan 9:23 : 23 At the beginning of your pleas, a word went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. So consider the word and understand the vision.'
  • Prov 22:29 : 29 Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before obscure people.
  • Eccl 2:13 : 13 I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness.
  • Prov 3:3-4 : 3 Let lovingkindness and truth never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
  • Prov 17:27 : 27 The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Dan 6:1-2
    2 verses
    84%

    1 Darius the Mede received the kingdom at about sixty-two years of age.

    2 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom.

  • Dan 6:4-7
    4 verses
    80%

    4 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to set him over the entire kingdom.

    5 At this, the administrators and satraps sought to find a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or fault because he was faithful. No negligence or corruption was found in him.

    6 Then these men said, 'We will not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless it is connected with the law of his God.'

    7 So the administrators and satraps went as a group to the king and said to him, 'King Darius, may you live forever!

  • Dan 5:11-14
    4 verses
    78%

    11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners.

    12 Because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, intelligence, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems, this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, can solve these mysteries. Now summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation.

    13 So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, 'Are you Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah?'

    14 I have heard about you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have enlightenment, insight, and extraordinary wisdom.

  • Dan 1:17-21
    5 verses
    77%

    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.

    18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.

    19 The king spoke with them, and among all of them, no one was found to be like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king's service.

    20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding that the king consulted them about, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.

    21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.

  • Dan 2:47-49
    3 verses
    76%

    47 The king spoke to Daniel, saying, "Truly, your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery."

    48 Then the king made Daniel great, gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief over all the wise men of Babylon.

    49 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.

  • Dan 1:3-11
    9 verses
    75%

    3 The king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his officials, to bring some of the sons of Israel from the royal family and the nobles.

    4 They were young men without any physical defect, handsome, skilled in all wisdom, knowledgeable, discerning, and capable of serving in the king's palace. He was to teach them the literature and the language of the Chaldeans.

    5 The king assigned them a daily portion from the royal food and wine that he drank. They were to be trained for three years, and at the end of that time, they were to serve before the king.

    6 Among them were some from the sons of Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.

    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.

    8 But Daniel resolved in his heart not to defile himself with the royal food or wine. So he requested permission from the chief official not to defile himself.

    9 God caused the chief official to show favor and compassion toward Daniel.

    10 But the chief official said to Daniel, 'I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other youths your age? You would endanger my life before the king.'

    11 Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

  • Dan 6:28
    72%

    28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

  • Dan 6:23
    72%

    23 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have committed no offense against you, O king.'

  • Dan 6:13-14
    2 verses
    70%

    13 So they approached the king and said, 'Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days, anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the lions’ den?' The king answered, 'The decree stands, in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.'

    14 Then they said to the king, 'Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you signed. He still prays three times a day.'

  • Dan 5:16-18
    3 verses
    70%

    16 But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems. If you can read this writing and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around your neck, and be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

    17 Then Daniel answered the king, 'You may keep your gifts or give your rewards to someone else; nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.'

    18 'O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, greatness, glory, and splendor.'

  • Dan 4:8-9
    2 verses
    70%

    8 The tree grew large and strong, its top reached the heavens, and it was visible to the ends of the earth.

    9 Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit abundant, and it provided food for all. The beasts of the field found shade under it, the birds of the heavens lived in its branches, and every creature was fed from it.

  • Dan 6:16
    70%

    16 Then the men went as a group to the king and said, 'Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians, no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.'

  • Dan 6:26
    70%

    26 I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will have no end.

  • Dan 3:30
    69%

    30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon.

  • Dan 2:16
    69%

    16 So Daniel went in and requested the king to give him time, so that he might reveal the interpretation to the king.

  • Dan 5:29
    69%

    29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, put a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

  • Dan 2:19
    69%

    19 Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision during the night. And Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

  • Dan 2:25-26
    2 verses
    69%

    25 Then Arioch hurriedly brought Daniel before the king and said to him, "I have found a man from among the exiles of Judah who will reveal the interpretation to the king."

    26 The king said to Daniel, who was also called Belteshazzar, "Are you able to make known to me the dream which I saw and its interpretation?"

  • Dan 6:11
    69%

    11 When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. He had windows in his upstairs room that opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees to pray, giving thanks to his God, just as he had always done.

  • Dan 4:18
    69%

    18 whose foliage was beautiful and fruit abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the heavens nested—

  • Esth 1:14
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    14 The closest advisers to the king were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who had access to the king's presence and held the highest positions in the kingdom.

  • Dan 7:15
    68%

    15 I, Daniel, was troubled in my spirit within me, and the visions of my head alarmed me.

  • Dan 2:14
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    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.

  • Dan 10:1
    68%

    1 In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. He understood the message and had insight into the vision.