Daniel 6:3

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

Proverbs 22:29

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Ecclesiastes 2:13

General references

Genesis 41:41

Bible References

Was preferred

Seest thou a man prompt in his business? before kings, shall he stand, he shall not stand before men who are obscure.

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Forasmuch as, a distinguished spirit, and knowledge and intelligence, ability to interpret dreams and solve riddles and unravel knotty points, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, now let, Daniel, be called, and, the interpretation, will he declare.

At the beginning of thy supplications, came forth a word, I, therefore, am arrived to tell, because, a man delighted in, thou art, - mark then the word, and have understanding in the revelation: -

and Pharaoh said unto his servants, - Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?

that I gave Hanani my brother, and Hananiah captain of the castle, charge over Jerusalem, for, he, was a truly faithful man, and revered God above many.

Lovingkindness and faithfulness, let them not forsake thee, - bind them, upon thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

Sparing of his words, is one who valueth knowledge, and, of a thoughtful spirit, is a man of intelligence.

Then saw, I, that wisdom doth excel folly, - as far as light excelleth darkness.

General references

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, - See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.