Daniel 6:3

Daniel was distinguished above the other commissioners and the governors because an excellent spirit (mind) was in him. Therefore the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Daniel 5:12

Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding for interpreting dreams, showing of dark sentences, and dissolving doubts. Let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

Daniel 5:14

I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

Esther 10:3

For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was great among the Jews and respected by the body of his countrymen. He worked for the good of his people. He said words of peace to all his descendents.

Daniel 9:23

At the beginning of your supplications the commandment went forth. I came to report to you for you are greatly loved. Consider the matter, and understand the vision.

Genesis 41:38-41

and he said to them: We will never find a better man than Joseph. He is a man who has God's Spirit in him.

Nehemiah 7:2

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

Proverbs 3:3-4

Do not let kindness and truth leave you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 17:27

The man with knowledge restrains his words. A man of understanding has a quiet spirit.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

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

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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
Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.

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Daniel 5:12
Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding for interpreting dreams, showing of dark sentences, and dissolving doubts. Let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your supplications the commandment went forth. I came to report to you for you are greatly loved. Consider the matter, and understand the vision.
Genesis 41:38
and he said to them: We will never find a better man than Joseph. He is a man who has God's Spirit in him.
Nehemiah 7:2
I appointed my brother Hanani, and Hananiah, the ruler of the tower, responsible for the government of Jerusalem. For he was a man of good faith, respecting God more than most.
Proverbs 3:3
Do not let kindness and truth leave you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.
Proverbs 17:27
The man with knowledge restrains his words. A man of understanding has a quiet spirit.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
Then I saw that wisdom is better than foolish ways just as the light is better than the dark.

General references

Genesis 41:41
I now appoint you governor over all Egypt.