So Daniel went in and sought from the king that he would give him time, in order that he might declare the interpretation to the king.
The wrath of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will atone for it.
he answered and said to Arioch, a powerful official for the king, “For what reason is the law from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel.
Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to his friends, to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,