Daniel 2:12 - The Message That set the king off. He lost his temper and ordered the whole company of Babylonian wise men killed. When the death warrant was issued, Daniel and his companions were included. They also were marked for execution. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For this cause the king was angry and very furious and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. American Standard Version (1901) For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. Common English Bible At this, the king exploded in a furious rage and ordered that all Babylon’s sages be wiped out. Catholic Public Domain Version When he heard this, the king commanded, in fury and in great wrath, that all the wise men of Babylon should be destroyed. English Standard Version 2016 Because of this the king was angry and very furious, and commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed. |