Parallel Verses
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
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.
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.
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 before Darius and he set up over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, whom to be over all the kingdom; 2 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 3 Then this Daniel excelling above the presidents and satraps because that an excellent spirit was in him; and the king doing to set him up over all the kingdom.
Cross References
Ezra 4:22
And be ye warned from doing wrong upon this: wherefore shall harm overtake to endamage the kings?
Daniel 2:48-49
Then the king multiplied to Daniel, and gave to him many a great gift, and gave him power over all the province of Babel, and chief of the prefects over all the wise of Babel
Daniel 5:16
And I heard concerning thee, that thou wilt be able to interpret interpretations, and solve knotty questions: now if thou shalt be able to read the writing, and to make known to me its interpretation, thou shalt be clothed in purple, and a necklace of gold upon thy neck, and thou shalt rule the third in the kingdom.
Daniel 5:29
At that time Belshazzar said, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and a necklace of gold upon his neck, and they cried out concerning him, for him to rule the third in the kingdom.
Esther 7:4
For we were sold, I and my people, to cut off, to kill and to destroy. And if for servants and for maids we were sold, I was silent, but the enemy made not even for the loss of the king.
1 Samuel 2:30
For this Jehovah the God of Israel said, Saying, I said, Thy house and the house of thy father shall go before me even forever: and now Jehovah said, Far be it for me; for them honoring me I will honor, and they despising me shall be contemned.
Proverbs 3:16
Length of days in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor.
Proverbs 26:6
He drank violence, cutting off the feet, sending words by the hand of the foolish one.
Matthew 18:23
Therefore the kingdom of the heavens was likened to a man, the king, who wished to lift up the word together with his servants.
Luke 16:2
And having called him, he said to him, What is this I hear of thee give back the word of thy stewardship; for thou canst no more be steward.
Luke 19:13-27
And having called his ten servants, he gave them ten coins, and said to them, Attend to business, till I come.
1 Corinthians 4:2
And besides it is sought in stewards, that any one be found faithful.