Daniel 6:3 - The Scriptures 1998

³ Then this Dani’ĕ

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

American Standard Version (1901)

³ Then this Daniel was distinguished above the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Common English Bible

³ Because of his extraordinary spirit, Daniel soon surpassed the other officers and the chief administrators—so much so that the king had plans to set him over the entire kingdom.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ And so Daniel excelled above all the leaders and governors, because a greater spirit of God was in him.

Daniel 6:3 Cross References

Ezra 4:22

And beware of negligence to do this. Why should damage increase to the hurt of the sovereigns?

Nehemiah 7:2

And I put my brother Ḥ

Esther 10:3

For Mordeḵ

Proverbs 17:27

He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is cool of spirit.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man who is skilled in his work? He does stand before sovereigns, He does not stand before obscure ones.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom is better than folly, as light is better than darkness.

Daniel 5:12

because an excellent spirit, knowledge and understanding, interpreting dreams, and explaining riddles, and solving difficult problems were found in this Dani’ĕ

Daniel 5:14

“I have heard of you, that the Spirit of Elah is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

Daniel 5:7

The sovereign called loudly to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners. The sovereign spoke and said to the wise ones of Baḇ

Daniel 9:23

“At the beginning of your supplications a word went out, and I have come to make it known, for you are greatly appreciated. So consider the word and understand the vision: