Daniel 1:20

New International Reader's Version

He asked them for advice in matters that required wisdom and understanding. The king always found their answers to be the best. Other men in his kingdom claimed to get knowledge by using magic. But the answers of Daniel and his friends were ten times better than theirs.

Cross References

Genesis 31:7

But your father has cheated me. He has changed my pay ten times. In spite of everything that’s happened, God hasn’t let him harm me.

Genesis 41:8

In the morning he was worried. So he sent for all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams. But no one could tell him what they meant.

Nehemiah 4:12

Then the Jews who lived near our enemies came to us. They told us ten times, “No matter where you are, they’ll attack us.”

Job 19:3

You have already accused me many times. You have attacked me without feeling any shame.

Psalm 119:99

I know more than all my teachers do, because I spend time thinking about your covenant laws.

Exodus 7:22

But the Egyptian magicians did the same things by doing their magic tricks. So Pharaoh became stubborn. He wouldn’t listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had said.

Exodus 8:19

So the magicians said to Pharaoh, “God’s powerful finger has done this.” But Pharaoh remained stubborn. He wouldn’t listen, just as the Lord had said.

Exodus 8:7

But the magicians did the same things by doing their magic tricks. They also made frogs come up on the land of Egypt.

Isaiah 19:3

The people of Egypt will lose hope. I will keep them from doing what they plan to do. They will ask their gods for advice. They will turn to the spirits of dead people for help. They will go to people who get messages from those who have died. They will ask for advice from people who talk to the spirits of the dead.

Ezekiel 28:3

Are you wiser than Daniel? Isn’t even one secret hidden from you?

Daniel 1:17

God gave knowledge and understanding to these four young men. So they understood all kinds of writings and subjects. And Daniel could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:13

So the order was given to kill them. Men were sent out to look for Daniel and his friends. They were also supposed to be put to death.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons. He removes some kings from power. He causes other kings to rule. The wisdom of those who are wise comes from him. He gives knowledge to those who have understanding.

Daniel 5:17

Then Daniel answered the king. He said, “You can keep your gifts for yourself. You can give your rewards to someone else. But I will read the writing for you. I’ll tell you what it means.

Numbers 14:22

And here is what you can be just as sure of. Not one of these people will see the land I promised to give them. They have seen my glory. They have seen the signs I did in Egypt. And they have seen what I did in the desert. But they did not obey me. And they have tested me ten times.