Daniel 2:16

So Daniel went in and asked the king to appoint a date and give him time, so that he might reveal to the king the interpretation of the dream.

Daniel 1:18-19

At the end of the time set by the king to bring all the young men in [before him], the commander of the officials presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.

Daniel 2:9-11

If you will not reveal to me the [content of the] dream, there is but one sentence for you; for you have [already] prepared lying and corrupt words [and you have agreed together] to speak [them] before me [hoping to delay your execution] until the situation is changed. Therefore, tell me the dream [first], and then I will know [with confidence] that you can give me its interpretation.”

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Summary

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.

And desired

Bible References

And desired

Daniel 2:9
If you will not reveal to me the [content of the] dream, there is but one sentence for you; for you have [already] prepared lying and corrupt words [and you have agreed together] to speak [them] before me [hoping to delay your execution] until the situation is changed. Therefore, tell me the dream [first], and then I will know [with confidence] that you can give me its interpretation.”
Daniel 1:18
At the end of the time set by the king to bring all the young men in [before him], the commander of the officials presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.