Daniel 1:20

New American Bible - revised edition

In any question of wisdom or understanding which the king put to them, he found them ten times better than any of the magicians and enchanters in his kingdom.

Cross References

Genesis 31:7

yet your father cheated me and changed my wages ten times. God, however, did not let him do me any harm.

Genesis 41:8

Next morning his mind was agitated. So Pharaoh had all the magicians and sages of Egypt summoned and recounted his dream to them; but there was no one to interpret it for him.

Nehemiah 4:12

Every builder, while working, had a sword tied at his side. A trumpeter stood beside me,

Job 19:3

These ten times you have humiliated me, have assailed me without shame!

Psalm 119:99

I have more insight than all my teachers, because I ponder your testimonies.

Exodus 7:22

But the Egyptian magicians did the same by their magic arts. So Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.

Exodus 8:19

I will make a distinction between my people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.

Exodus 8:7

The frogs will leave you and your houses, your servants and your people; they will be left only in the Nile.”

Isaiah 19:3

The courage of the Egyptians shall ebb away within them, and I will bring their counsel to nought; They shall consult idols and charmers, ghosts and clairvoyants.

Ezekiel 28:3

Oh yes, you are wiser than Daniel, nothing secret is too obscure for you!

Daniel 1:17

To these four young men God gave knowledge and proficiency in all literature and wisdom, and to Daniel the understanding of all visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:13

When the decree was issued that the wise men should be slain, Daniel and his companions were also sought out.

Daniel 2:21

He causes the changes of the times and seasons, establishes kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who understand.

Daniel 5:17

Daniel answered the king: “You may keep your gifts, or give your presents to someone else; but the writing I will read for the king, and tell what it means.

Numbers 14:22

of all the people who have seen my glory and the signs I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and who nevertheless have put me to the test ten times already and have not obeyed me,