Daniel 2:13-15

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹³ The decree was issued that all the wise men were to be executed. So executioners looked for Daniel and his companions to execute them.

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream to Daniel

¹⁴ Then Daniel responded with good judgment and tact to Ariok, the chief of the king’s executioners, who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon. ¹⁵ He said to Ariok, the king’s officer, “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” So Ariok explained the situation to Daniel.