Daniel 4:6The English Standar VersionSo I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream. See the chapter |
The king called loudly to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the astrologers. The king declared[2] to the wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this writing, and shows me its interpretation, shall be clothed with purple and have a chain of gold around his neck and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom."
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods.[4] In the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him, and King Nebuchadnezzar, your father -- your father the king -- made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,