Daniel 2:13-15

New Catholic Bible

¹³ There-fore, the decree was issued for their execution, and a search was also made for Daniel and his companions so that they also might be executed.

¹⁴ As Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, prepared to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel approached him, and with prudent words and discretion ¹⁵ he said to him, “May I ask you why the king has issued such a harsh decree?” When Arioch explained what had occurred,