Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

Daniel 2:49

DanielMeshachShadrachBabylon

47 The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.

And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court.
Read the whole chapter

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court.
KJV
Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.
WEB
Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon, but Daniel was in the king’s gate.
ASV
And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.
DARBY
And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon. And Daniel was in the gate of the king.
BLB
And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and Daniel [was] in the gate of the king.
ÅB
Og på Daniels bønn satte kongen Sadrak, Mesak og Abed-Nego til å styre landskapet Babel; men Daniel selv ble ved kongens hoff.
[^1]: d.e. rikets konger.
OTB
Dessuten, på Daniels forespørsel, utnevnte kongen Sjadrak, Mesjak og Abed-Nego til administratorer over provinsen Babylon, mens Daniel ble værende ved det kongelige hoff.
B1930
Og på Daniels bønn satte kongen Sadrak, Mesak og Abed-Nego til å styre landskapet Babel; men Daniel selv blev ved kongens hoff.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Daniel 1:7

    The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.

    Read in context

  • Esther 2:19

    When the virgins were assembled a second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate.

    Read in context

  • Esther 2:21

    In those days, while Mordecai was sitting at the king’s gate, Bigthan and Teresh, two of the king’s eunuchs who guarded the entrance, grew angry and conspired to assassinate King Xerxes.

    Read in context

  • Amos 5:15

    Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

    Read in context

  • Daniel 3:12–30

    But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”

    Read in context

  • Proverbs 28:12

    When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

    Read in context

  • Daniel 1:17

    To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

    Read in context

  • Daniel 2:17

    Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

    Read in context