Daniel 6:3

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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.

Was preferred

Proverbs 22:29

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Ecclesiastes 2:13

General references

Genesis 41:41

Bible References

Was preferred

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

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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."

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.

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

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,

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

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

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

General references

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