Daniel 6:3

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.

Daniel 5:12

because that such an abundant spirit, knowledge and wisdom, to expound dreams, open secrets, and to declare hard doubts, was found in him. Yea, even in Daniel, whom the king named Balteshazzar. Let this same Daniel be sent for, and he shall tell what it meaneth."

Daniel 5:14

I have heard speak of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the holy gods, experience and understanding, and that there hath been great wisdom found in thee.

Esther 10:3

For Mordecai the Jew was the second next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted among the multitude of his brethren, as one that seeketh the wealth of his people, and speaketh the best for all his seed.

Daniel 9:23

For as soon as thou begannest to make thy prayer, it was so devised, and therefore am I come to show thee. And why? For thou art a man greatly beloved. Wherefore, ponder the matter well, that thou mayest learn to understand the vision.

Genesis 41:38-41

Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, "Where shall we find such a man as this is, that hath the spirit of God in him?"

Nehemiah 7:2

And I commanded my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace at Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God more than did many others,

Proverbs 3:3-4

Let mercy and faithfulness never go from thee: bind them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thine heart.

Proverbs 17:27

He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.

Proverbs 22:29

Seest thou not, that they which be diligent in their business stand before kings, and not among the simple people?

Ecclesiastes 2:13

And I saw that wisdom excelleth foolishness, as far as light doth darkness.

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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.

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Was preferred

Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou not, that they which be diligent in their business stand before kings, and not among the simple people?

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Daniel 5:12
because that such an abundant spirit, knowledge and wisdom, to expound dreams, open secrets, and to declare hard doubts, was found in him. Yea, even in Daniel, whom the king named Balteshazzar. Let this same Daniel be sent for, and he shall tell what it meaneth."
Daniel 9:23
For as soon as thou begannest to make thy prayer, it was so devised, and therefore am I come to show thee. And why? For thou art a man greatly beloved. Wherefore, ponder the matter well, that thou mayest learn to understand the vision.
Genesis 41:38
Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, "Where shall we find such a man as this is, that hath the spirit of God in him?"
Nehemiah 7:2
And I commanded my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace at Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God more than did many others,
Proverbs 3:3
Let mercy and faithfulness never go from thee: bind them about thy neck, and write them in the tables of thine heart.
Proverbs 17:27
He is wise and discreet that tempereth his words; and he is a man of understanding, that maketh much of his spirit.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
And I saw that wisdom excelleth foolishness, as far as light doth darkness.

General references

Genesis 41:41
And he said unto Joseph, "Behold, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."