Daniel 2:16

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So Daniel went in and requested that the king give him time and he would tell the king the interpretation.

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A king's wrath is a messenger of death, and whoever is wise will appease it.

he asked Arioch, the royal official, “Why is the decree of the king so urgent?” Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel.

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