Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and over them three administrators, including Daniel.
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.
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.
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.
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
Interlinear
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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
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Darius decided
Cross References
Ezra 4:22
See that you not neglect this matter. Otherwise, the damage will increase and the royal interests
Daniel 2:48-49
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 5:16
However, I have heard about you that you can give interpretations and solve problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain around your neck, and have the third highest position in the kingdom.”
Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave an order, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck,
Esther 7:4
For my people and I have been sold out
1 Samuel 2:30
“Therefore, this is the declaration of the Lord, the God of Israel:
your family and your ancestral house
would walk before Me forever,
the Lord now says, “No longer!”
I will honor those who honor Me,
but those who despise Me will be disgraced.
Proverbs 3:16
in her left, riches and honor.
Proverbs 26:6
cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Matthew 18:23
Luke 16:2
Luke 19:13-27
1 Corinthians 4:2
In this regard, it is expected of managers that each one of them be found faithful.