Daniel 2:14-16

New International Reader's Version

¹⁴ Arioch was the commander of the king’s guard. He went out to put the wise men of Babylon to death. So Daniel spoke to him wisely and carefully. ¹⁵ He asked the king’s officer, “Why did Nebuchadnezzar give a terrible order like that?” Then Arioch explained to Daniel what was going on. ¹⁶ When Daniel heard that, he went to the king. He told him he would explain the dream to him. But he needed more time.