Daniel 2:16

New American Bible - revised edition

Daniel went and asked for time from the king, that he might give him the interpretation.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:14

The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise person can pacify it.

Daniel 2:15

He asked Arioch, the officer of the king, “What is the reason for this harsh order from the king?” When Arioch told him,

Daniel 2:17

Daniel went home and informed his companions Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,