Daniel 2:13

The Passion Translation

When the king’s decree was issued to have all the wise men killed, a search was also made for Daniel and his companions to have them put to death.

Cross References

Psalm 94:20

It’s obvious to all; you will have nothing to do with corrupt rulers who pass laws that empower evil and defeat what is right.

Isaiah 10:1

Woe to those who legalize injustice and write oppressive legislation!

Daniel 2:24

Then Daniel went back to see Arioch, whom the king had appointed to execute the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not kill the wise men. Take me into the king’s presence, and I will reveal the dream’s meaning to the king.”

Daniel 5:19

God made him so great that people everywhere—people from every nation, tribe, and language group—trembled with fear and dread of him. He killed or spared whomever he pleased, and he exalted or humbled whomever he wished.