Daniel 2:13 - Revised Version 1885

So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

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And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.

So the decree went forth that the wise men were to be killed, and [the officers] sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.

So the command went out: The sages were to be killed. Daniel and his friends too were hunted down; they were to be killed as well.

And when the decree had gone forth, the wise men were put to death; and Daniel and his companions were sought, to be destroyed.

So the decree went out, and the wise men were about to be killed; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill them.