Verse 3

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.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Over dem var tre ledere, der Daniel var en av dem, så satrapene måtte rapportere til dem, for at kongen ikke skulle pådra seg tap.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Denne Daniel utmerket seg blant forstanderne og fyrsterne, fordi en utmerket ånd var i ham; og kongen tenkte å sette ham over hele riket.

• Norsk King James

  Da ble Daniel foretrukket over presidentene og fyrsterne, fordi en utmerket ånd var i ham; og kongen tenkte å sette ham som hersker over hele riket.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  og over dem tre forstandere, hvorav Daniel var en, som satrapene skulle avlegge regnskap for, så kongen ikke led skade.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Over disse satte han tre riksråder, og Daniel var en av dem, for at satrapene skulle gi dem regnskap, slik at kongen ikke skulle lide tap.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Denne Daniel utmerket seg fremfor riksrådene og stattholderne, fordi det var en fremragende ånd i ham; og kongen tenkte å sette ham over hele riket.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Derfor ble Daniel foretrukket fremfor de overordnede og fyrstene, fordi han hadde en fremragende ånd, og kongen tenkte å utnevne ham til leder for hele riket.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Denne Daniel utmerket seg fremfor riksrådene og stattholderne, fordi det var en fremragende ånd i ham; og kongen tenkte å sette ham over hele riket.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Og over dem satte han tre ministre, hvorav Daniel var en. Satrapene skulle avlegge regnskap til dem, så kongen ikke skulle lide skade.

• 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.

• biblecontext

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• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Over dem ble det satt tre presidenter, og Daniel var en av dem, for at satrapperne skulle gi regnskap til dem, og kongen ikke skulle lide noe tap.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  og over disse tre Landshøvdinger, af hvilke Daniel var een, for hvilke hine Statholdere skulde gjøre Regnskab, at Kongen ikke skulde lide Skade.

• 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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Da ble denne Daniel foretrukket framfor forstanderne og fyrster, fordi det var en utmerket ånd i ham, og kongen tenkte på å sette ham over hele riket.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Da utmerket Daniel seg fremfor presidentene og satrapene, for en fremragende ånd var i ham, og kongen tenkte å sette ham over hele riket.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Daniel utmerket seg blant forstanderne og satrapene fordi en utmerket ånd var i ham, og kongen planla å sette ham over hele kongeriket.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Daniel utmerket seg fremfor presidentene og satrapene, fordi det var en utmerket ånd i ham; og kongen tenkte å sette ham over hele riket.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Over dem var det tre ledere, og Daniel var en av dem; høvedsmennene skulle rapportere til lederne for å unngå tap for kongen.

• 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.

• 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 Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, solving of riddles, and dissolving of doubts were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.
• Dan 5:14 : 14 I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
• Esth 10:3 : 3 For Mordecai the Jew was next to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the welfare of his people, and speaking peace to all his descendants.
• Gen 41:38-41 : 38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God? 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. 40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you. 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.
• Neh 7:2 : 2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man and feared God above many.
• Dan 9:23 : 23 At the beginning of your petitions the commandment came forth, and I have come to show you; for you are greatly beloved: therefore, understand the matter, and consider the vision.
• Prov 22:29 : 29 Do you see a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before obscure men.
• Eccl 2:13 : 13 Then I saw that wisdom excels folly just as light excels darkness.
• Prov 3:3-4 : 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart: 4 So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
• Prov 17:27 : 27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.