But it was repugnant in his eyes to lay hands on Mordecai alone, for they had told him the identity of Mordecai’s people. So Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, who were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus.
Daniel 3:8 - Tree of Life Version At that time certain Chaldeans came forward and denounced the Jews. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore at that time certain men of Chaldean descent came near and brought [malicious] accusations against the Jews. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews. Common English Bible At that moment some Chaldeans came forward, seizing a chance to attack the Jews. Catholic Public Domain Version And soon, about the same time, some influential Chaldeans came and accused the Jews, English Standard Version 2016 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. |
But it was repugnant in his eyes to lay hands on Mordecai alone, for they had told him the identity of Mordecai’s people. So Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, who were throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus.
youths without any defect, handsome, proficient in all wisdom, knowledgeable, intelligent and capable of serving in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
The Chaldeans answered the king saying, “There is no man on earth who can meet the king’s demand. For no great king, however great or mighty, has ever asked such a thing from any magician, astrologer or Chaldean.
So the king issued an order to summon the magicians, astrologers, sorcerers and Chaldeans in order to explain to the king his dreams. When they came and stood before the king,
Therefore, as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and pipes, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and languages fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
“These are the visions in my head while I was on my bed: I looked, and behold, there was a tree in the midst of the earth. Its height was enormous.
Now this Daniel was distinguishing himself among the supervisors and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit in him. In fact, the king planned to appoint him over the entire kingdom.
But we think it appropriate to hear from you about what you think. For indeed, it is known to us that regarding this sect, it is spoken against everywhere.”