And Daniel went in and desired of the king that he would set a date and give him time, and he would show the king the interpretation.
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
He said to Arioch, the king's captain, Why is the decree so urgent and hasty from the king? Then Arioch explained the matter to Daniel.
Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,