And Daniel went up and sought from the king that he will give time for it, and to show to the king the interpretation.
The king's wrath, messengers of death: and a wise man shall expiate it
He answered and said to Arioch the king's ruler, For what the severe edict from before the king? Then Arioch made known the word to Daniel.
Then Daniel departed to his house, and made known the word to Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah his companions: