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Daniel 2:14

Daniel 2:14
Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom,.... In a discreet manner, using soft words and gentle language, humbly and…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Then Daniel answered - Margin, “returned.” The original literally is, “returned counsel and wisdom,” meaning, that he…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Captain of the king's guard - Chief of the king's executioners or slaughter men. Margin, רב תבחיא rab tabachaiya, chief…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 2:14-23

When the king sent for his wise men to tell them his dream, and the interpretation of it (Dan 2:2), Daniel, it seems,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

answered with counsel and discretion] lit. returned counsel and discretion (or tact): lit. taste, and so figuratively of…