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But Daniel remained at the king’s court. <a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/daniel/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Also Daniel petitioned 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. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the king’s court. <a href="/nasb/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Daniel made request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the king&#8217s court. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Daniel made request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the king’s court. <a href="/lsb/daniel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Daniel sought of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the king’s court. <a href="/amp/daniel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon, while Daniel was at the court of the king. <a href="/csb/daniel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> At Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> At Daniel&#8217s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king&#8217s court. <a href="/asv/daniel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/daniel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to high positions in Babylon Province, and he let Daniel stay on as a palace official. <a href="/erv/daniel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/daniel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With the king's permission, Daniel appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to govern the province of Babylon. But Daniel stayed at the king's court. <a href="/gnt/daniel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> At Daniel's request the king put Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in charge of the affairs of the province of Babylon; Daniel, however, remained at the royal court. <a href="/isv/daniel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Moreover, Daniel requested that the king appoint Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained in the royal court. <a href="/msb/daniel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/daniel/2.htm">NET Bible</a> And at Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the administration of the province of Babylon. Daniel himself served in the king's court. <a href="/nheb/daniel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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 gate of the king. <a href="/wbt/daniel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/daniel/2.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Daniel has sought from the king, and he has appointed over the work of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and Daniel [is] in the gate of the king. <a href="/ylt/daniel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Daniel hath sought from the king, and he hath appointed over the work of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and Daniel is in the gate of the king. <a href="/slt/daniel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Daniel sought from the king, and he appointed out over the business of the province of Babel to Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego: and Daniel in the gate of the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago over the works of the province of Babylon: but Daniel himself was in the king's palace. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> However, Daniel required of the king that he appoint Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the works of the province of Babylon. But Daniel himself was at the king’s door. <a href="/nabre/daniel/2.htm">New American Bible</a> At Daniel’s request the king made Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego administrators of the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the king’s court. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel himself remained in the king's gate. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Daniel implored the King, and he authorized Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego over the Servants of the province of Babel, and Daniel was at the gate of the King <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/daniel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Daniel asked of the king, and he appointed Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the king's palace. <a href="/parallel/daniel/2-49.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=790" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Nebuchadnezzar Promotes Daniel</a> …48Then 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. 49<a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: wə·ḏā·nî·yêl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">And at Daniel’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1156.htm" title="1156: bə·‘ā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To ask, seek. (Aramaic) or b ah (Aramaic); corresponding to ba'ah; to seek or ask.">request,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min- (Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4483.htm" title="4483: ū·man·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To number, reckon. (Aramaic) or mnah (Aramaic); corresponding to manah; to count, appoint.">appointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7715.htm" title="7715: lə·šaḏ·raḵ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Bab. name of one of Daniel's companions. (Aramaic) the same as Shadrak.">Shadrach,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4336.htm" title="4336: mê·šaḵ (N-proper-ms) -- A Bab. name. (Aramaic) of foreign origin and doubtful significance; Meshak, the Babylonian name of Miysha'el.">Meshach,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5665.htm" title="5665: wa·‘ă·ḇêḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Servant of Nebo, Bab. name of one of Daniel's companions. (Aramaic) of foreign origin; Abed-Nego, the name of Azariah."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5665.htm" title="5665: nə·ḡōw (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Servant of Nebo, Bab. name of one of Daniel's companions. (Aramaic) of foreign origin; Abed-Nego, the name of Azariah.">and Abednego</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5673.htm" title="5673: ‘ă·ḇî·ḏə·tā (N-fsd) -- Work, service. (Aramaic) from abad; labor or business.">manage</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4083.htm" title="4083: mə·ḏî·naṯ (N-fsc) -- A district, province. (Aramaic) corresponding to mdiynah.">the province</a> <a href="/hebrew/895.htm" title="895: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- An E. Mediterranean empire and its capital city. (Aramaic) corresponding to Babel.">of Babylon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: wə·ḏā·nî·yêl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">while Daniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">remained in the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8651.htm" title="8651: biṯ·ra‘ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Gate, door. (Aramaic) corresponding to sha'ar; a door; by implication, a palace.">court.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-44</a> You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. ... <a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3</a> For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen. <a href="/nehemiah/2-4.htm">Nehemiah 2:4-8</a> “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven / and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” / Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time. ... <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5-7</a> Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; / Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. / Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">1 Samuel 2:8</a> He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Proverbs 3:16</a> Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. <a href="/proverbs/29-2.htm">Proverbs 29:2</a> When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan. <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a> Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a> Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a> First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a> You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.he set.<a href="/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17</a> Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:<a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a> As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.<a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Daniel 3:12-30</a> There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up… sat.<a href="/esther/2-19.htm">Esther 2:19,21</a> And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate… <a href="/esther/3-2.htm">Esther 3:2</a> And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.<a href="/jeremiah/39-3.htm">Jeremiah 39:3</a> And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergalsharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Abednego</a> <a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Abed'nego</a> <a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Abed-Nego</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Administration</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Administrators</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-27.htm">Affairs</a> <a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-14.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/daniel/1-20.htm">Business</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-22.htm">Court</a> <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-34.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/daniel/1-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/daniel/2-25.htm">King's</a> <a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Meshach</a> <a href="/daniel/2-11.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Province</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Request</a> <a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Requested</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-41.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Shadrach</a> <a href="/daniel/2-16.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Abednego</a> <a href="/daniel/3-13.htm">Abed'nego</a> <a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Abed-Nego</a> <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Administration</a> <a href="/daniel/6-2.htm">Administrators</a> <a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Affairs</a> <a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/daniel/3-30.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/daniel/3-1.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/daniel/8-27.htm">Business</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Court</a> <a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel's</a> <a href="/hosea/11-6.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/daniel/4-5.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/daniel/3-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Meshach</a> <a href="/daniel/9-6.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/daniel/3-1.htm">Province</a> <a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Request</a> <a href="/hosea/13-10.htm">Requested</a> <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Shadrach</a> <a href="/daniel/4-36.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 2</div>1. <a href="/daniel/2-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, </a> 5. <a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.</a> 10. <a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.</a> 14. <a href="/daniel/2-14.htm">Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.</a> 19. <a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">He blesses God.</a> 24. <a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">He staying the decree is brought to the king.</a> 31. <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">The dream.</a> 36. <a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">The interpretation.</a> 46. <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel's advancement.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And at Daniel’s request Daniel, having interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, gained favor with the king. This phrase highlights Daniel's influence and the trust the king placed in him. It also demonstrates Daniel's humility and loyalty to his friends, as he uses his newfound position to benefit others. This act of intercession is reminiscent of Christ's intercession for believers.the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, also known by their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, were Daniel's companions who had been taken into Babylonian captivity. Their appointment to positions of authority reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to bless His people even in exile (<a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a>). This also sets the stage for their later trial by fire in <a href="/daniel/3.htm">Daniel 3</a>, where their faithfulness to God is tested.to manage the province of Babylon The province of Babylon was a significant administrative region within the Babylonian Empire. By appointing these men to manage it, the king entrusted them with considerable responsibility and authority. This reflects the biblical theme of God's people being placed in positions of influence in foreign lands, as seen with Joseph in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-43</a>).while Daniel remained in the king’s court Daniel's continued presence in the king's court signifies his role as a trusted advisor and his ongoing influence in the Babylonian government. This position allowed Daniel to continue serving God while navigating the complexities of a pagan court. It also foreshadows his future role in interpreting further dreams and visions, as well as his involvement in the events of <a href="/daniel/6.htm">Daniel 6</a>. Daniel's faithfulness in this position is a type of Christ, who serves as the ultimate mediator and counselor.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A Hebrew prophet and wise man who interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream, leading to his promotion and the appointment of his friends to positions of authority. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shadrach,_meshach,_and_abednego.htm">Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego</a> Daniel's three friends, also known by their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who were appointed to manage the province of Babylon. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_nebuchadnezzar.htm">King Nebuchadnezzar</a> The Babylonian king who had a troubling dream that only Daniel could interpret, resulting in the elevation of Daniel and his friends. 4. <a href="/topical/p/province_of_babylon.htm">Province of Babylon</a> The region over which Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were appointed to manage, indicating their significant roles in the Babylonian administration. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_king's_court.htm">The King’s Court</a> The place where Daniel remained, signifying his continued influence and presence in the royal administration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_promotion.htm">God's Sovereignty in Promotion</a> God orchestrates the rise of His faithful servants to positions of influence for His purposes. Daniel's and his friends' promotions were not merely due to their abilities but were part of God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things_leads_to_greater_responsibility.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things Leads to Greater Responsibility</a> Daniel and his friends were faithful in their initial roles, which led to greater responsibilities. This principle encourages believers to be diligent and faithful in their current circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_companionship.htm">The Importance of Godly Companionship</a> Daniel's request for his friends' promotion highlights the value of surrounding oneself with godly companions who share a commitment to God's principles. <a href="/topical/i/influence_for_god's_kingdom.htm">Influence for God's Kingdom</a> Believers in positions of authority have the opportunity to influence society for God's kingdom, as Daniel and his friends did in Babylon.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_book_of_daniel.htm">What are the main themes in the Book of Daniel?</a> <a href="/q/where_was_daniel_during_the_furnace.htm">Where was Daniel during his friends' furnace ordeal?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_capstone_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian protests?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_daniel_3_compare_to_other_trials.htm">How does the dramatic rescue in Daniel 3 align with other biblical narratives where faithful individuals still suffer or are not saved miraculously?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(49) Over the affairs.--Compare <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm" title="And the rulers knew not where I went, or what I did; neither had I as yet told it to the Jews, nor to the priests, nor to the nobles, nor to the rulers, nor to the rest that did the work.">Nehemiah 2:16</a>; <a href="/esther/3-9.htm" title="If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king's treasuries.">Esther 3:9</a>. These holy children, it appears from this verse, were satraps, under Daniel's supervision.Gate of the king.--Compare <a href="/esther/3-2.htm" title="And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.">Esther 3:2</a>, &c. Daniel was of higher rank than his three friends, and was therefore admitted into the inner part of the palace. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/2-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And at Daniel’s וְדָנִיֵּאל֙ (wə·ḏā·nî·yêl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon request, בְּעָ֣א (bə·‘ā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1156.htm">Strong's 1156: </a> To seek, ask the king מַלְכָּ֔א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king appointed וּמַנִּ֗י (ū·man·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4483.htm">Strong's 4483: </a> To count, appoint Shadrach, לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (lə·šaḏ·raḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7715.htm">Strong's 7715: </a> Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions Meshach, מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (mê·šaḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> Meshach -- a Babylonian name and Abednego נְג֑וֹ (nə·ḡōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5665.htm">Strong's 5665: </a> Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions to עַ֤ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> Above, over, upon, against manage עֲבִֽידְתָּא֙ (‘ă·ḇî·ḏə·tā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5673.htm">Strong's 5673: </a> Labor, business the province מְדִינַ֣ת (mə·ḏî·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4083.htm">Strong's 4083: </a> A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region of Babylon, בָּבֶ֔ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_895.htm">Strong's 895: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city while Daniel וְדָנִיֵּ֖אל (wə·ḏā·nî·yêl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon remained at the king’s מַלְכָּֽא׃ (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king court. בִּתְרַ֥ע (biṯ·ra‘) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8651.htm">Strong's 8651: </a> A door, a palace <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/2-49.htm">Daniel 2:49 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/2-49.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 2:49 Daniel requested of the king and he (Dan. 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