Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 his kingdom a hundred and twenty lords, which should be in all his kingdom about. 2 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. 3 But Daniel exceeded all these princes and lords, for the spirit of God was plenteous in him: so that the king was minded to set him over the whole realm.
Cross References
Ezra 4:22
Take heed now that ye be not negligent herein, lest the king have harm therethrough."
Daniel 2:48-49
So the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many and great gifts. He made him ruler of all the countries of Babylon, and lord of all the nobles, that were at Babylon.
Daniel 5:16
Then heard I say, that thou can expound dark things, and declare hard doubts. Well then, if thou can read this writing, and show me the meaning thereof: thou shalt be clothed with purple, have a chain of gold about thy neck, and rule the third part of my kingdom."
Daniel 5:29
Then commanded Belshazzar to clothe Daniel with purple, to hang a chain of gold about his neck, and to make a proclamation concerning him: that he should be the ruler of the third part of his kingdom.
Esther 7:4
for we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. And would God we were sold to be bondmen and bondwomen, then would I hold my tongue; although the enemy could not recompense the king's loss.
1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel sayeth, 'I said that thine house and the house of thy father should have walked before me forever. But now the LORD sayeth that be far from me: for them that honoureth me I will honour, and they that despise me, shall not be regarded.
Proverbs 3:16
Upon her righthand is long life, and upon her left hand is riches and honour.
Proverbs 26:6
He is lame of his feet, yea drunken is he in vanity, that committeth any message to a fool.
Matthew 18:23
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain King, which would take accounts of his servants.
Luke 16:2
And he called him, and said unto him, 'How is it, that I hear this of thee? Give accounts of thy stewardship. For thou mayest be no longer my steward.'
Luke 19:13-27
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, saying unto them, 'Buy and sell till I come.'
1 Corinthians 4:2
Furthermore it is required of the stewards that they be found faithful.