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
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
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Daniel 5:12
because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing."
Daniel 9:23
"Daniel, I've now come to give you insight and understanding. Because you're highly regarded, the answer was issued when you began your prayer, and I've come to tell you. Pay attention to my message and you'll understand the vision.
Genesis 41:38
so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this someone in whom the Spirit of God lives?
Nehemiah 7:2
I appointed my brother Hanani and fortress commander Hananiah to be over Jerusalem, since he was a faithful person who revered God more than many others did.
Proverbs 3:3
Do not let gracious love and truth leave you. Bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart,
Proverbs 17:27
Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable; anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
Ecclesiastes 2:13
I concluded that wisdom is more useful than foolishness, just as light is more useful than darkness.
General references
Genesis 41:41
"Look!" Pharaoh confirmed to Joseph, "I've put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt!"