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A Conservative Version
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage.
New American Standard Bible
and over them three commissioners (of whom
King James Version
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
Holman Bible
and over them three administrators, including Daniel.
International Standard Version
along with three chief administrators from them, one of which was Daniel. The regional authorities reported to these three administrators, so that the king would experience no losses.
American Standard Version
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
Amplified
and over them three chief commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, so that the king would have no loss [from disloyalty or mismanagement].
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
and over these, three presidents of whom Daniel was one to whom these satraps should render account, and that the king should suffer no loss.
Julia Smith Translation
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was one: that to them the satraps giving to them account, and the king not for him detriment
King James 2000
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the satraps might give accounts unto them, and the king should suffer no loss.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and over them [were] three administrators, [of] whom Daniel [was] one, [so] that these satraps were giving account to them, and the king would not be suffering loss.
Modern King James verseion
And over them were three presidents (Daniel was one of them), so that these satraps might give account to them, and the king should have no loss.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Above these he set three princes - of whom Daniel was one - that the lords might give accounts unto them, and the king to be undiseased.
NET Bible
Over them would be three supervisors, one of whom was Daniel. These satraps were accountable to them, so that the king's interests might not incur damage.
New Heart English Bible
and over them three administrators, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.
The Emphasized Bible
and, over these, three confidential ministers, of whom, Daniel, was first, - that, to them, these satraps should render an account, and, the king, not be suffering loss.
Webster
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage.
World English Bible
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage.
Youngs Literal Translation
and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel is first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.
Themes
Daniel » Jewish captive » Promotion and executive authority of
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Indictments » Instances of » Daniel, on the charge of defiance against authority
King » Chief officers of » The provincial governors
Persia » The princes were advisors in matters of administration
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » The princes, conspiring against daniel
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 6:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel's Integrity And His Entrapment By His Enemies
1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom, 2 and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage. 3 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.
Cross References
Ezra 4:22
And take heed that ye be not slack in this matter. Why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?
Daniel 2:48-49
Then the king made Daniel great, and gave him many great gifts, and made him to rule over the whole province of Babylon, and to be chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 5:16
But I have heard of thee, that thou can give interpretations, and dissolve doubts. Now if thou can read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation of it, thou shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about t
Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar commanded, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Esther 7:4
For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I would have held my peace, although the adversary could not have compensated for the king's damage.
1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore LORD, the God of Israel, says, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me forever, but now LORD says, Be it far from me, for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me
Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor.
Proverbs 26:6
He who sends a message by the hand of a fool cuts off the feet, [and] drinks injury.
Matthew 18:23
Because of this the kingdom of the heavens is compared to a man, a king, who wanted to settle account with his bondmen.
Luke 16:2
And having called him, he said to him, What is this I hear about thee? Render the account of thy management, for thou can no longer manage.
Luke 19:13-27
And having called ten of his bondmen, he gave them ten minas and said to them, Do business until I come.
1 Corinthians 4:2
And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.