Daniel 6:3

New American Standard Bible 2020

Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit, and the king intended to appoint him over the entire kingdom.

Cross References

Ezra 4:22

And beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should there be great damage, to the detriment of the kings?”

Nehemiah 7:2

then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the citadel, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many.

Esther 10:3

For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews and in favor with his many kinsmen, one who sought the good of his people and one who spoke for the welfare of his entire nation.

Proverbs 17:27

One who withholds his words has knowledge, And one who has a cool spirit is a person of understanding.

Proverbs 22:29

¶Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure people.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom surpasses foolishness as light surpasses darkness.

Daniel 5:12

This was because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of riddles, and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Let Daniel now be summoned and he will declare the interpretation.”

Daniel 5:14

Now I have heard about you that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight, and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you.

Daniel 5:7

The king called aloud to bring in the sorcerers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners. The king began speaking and said to the wise men of Babylon, “Anyone who can read this inscription and explain its interpretation to me shall be clothed with purple and have a necklace of gold around his neck, and have authority as third ruler in the kingdom.”

Daniel 9:23

At the beginning of your pleas the command was issued, and I have come to tell you, because you are highly esteemed; so pay attention to the message and gain understanding of the vision.