When Daniel heard that, he went to the king. He told him he would explain the dream to him. But he needed more time.
An angry king can order your death. But a wise person will try to calm him down.
He asked the king’s officer, “Why did Nebuchadnezzar give a terrible order like that?” Then Arioch explained to Daniel what was going on.
Then Daniel returned to his house. He explained everything to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.