Daniel 6:3

Then this Daniel did his work better than the chief rulers and the captains, because there was a special spirit in him; and it was the king's purpose to put him over all the kingdom.

Daniel 5:12

Because a most special spirit, and knowledge and reason and the power of reading dreams and unfolding dark sayings and answering hard questions, were seen to be in him, even in Daniel (named Belteshazzar by the king): now let Daniel be sent for, and he will make clear the sense of the writing.

Daniel 5:14

And I have had news of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and reason and special wisdom have been seen in you.

Esther 10:3

For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and respected by the body of his countrymen; working for the good of his people, and saying words of peace to all his seed.

Daniel 9:23

At the first word of your prayer a word went out, and I have come to give you knowledge; for you are a man dearly loved: so give thought to the word and let the vision be clear to you.

Genesis 41:38-41

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?

Nehemiah 7:2

I made my brother Hanani, and Hananiah, the ruler of the tower, responsible for the government of Jerusalem: for he was a man of good faith, fearing God more than most.

Proverbs 3:3-4

Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;

Proverbs 17:27

He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.

Proverbs 22:29

Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom is better than foolish ways--as the light is better than the dark.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Was preferred

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Bible References

Was preferred

Proverbs 22:29
Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.

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Daniel 5:12
Because a most special spirit, and knowledge and reason and the power of reading dreams and unfolding dark sayings and answering hard questions, were seen to be in him, even in Daniel (named Belteshazzar by the king): now let Daniel be sent for, and he will make clear the sense of the writing.
Daniel 9:23
At the first word of your prayer a word went out, and I have come to give you knowledge; for you are a man dearly loved: so give thought to the word and let the vision be clear to you.
Genesis 41:38
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Nehemiah 7:2
I made my brother Hanani, and Hananiah, the ruler of the tower, responsible for the government of Jerusalem: for he was a man of good faith, fearing God more than most.
Proverbs 3:3
Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;
Proverbs 17:27
He who has knowledge says little: and he who has a calm spirit is a man of good sense.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
Then I saw that wisdom is better than foolish ways--as the light is better than the dark.

General references

Genesis 41:41
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have put you over all the land of Egypt.

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