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The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high officers and protect the king’s interests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel <i>was</i> first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel <i>was</i> one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and over them, three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), so that these satraps would be accountable to them, and that the king would not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and over them three chief commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, so that the king would have no loss [from disloyalty or mismanagement].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and over them three administrators, including Daniel. These satraps would be accountable to them so that the king would not be defrauded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and over them three administrators, including Daniel. These satraps would be accountable to them so that the king would not be defrauded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In order to make sure that his government was run properly, Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. One of these officials was Daniel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Over these satraps were three officials. Daniel was one of these officials. The satraps were to report to these three officials so that the king wouldn't be cheated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In addition, he chose Daniel and two others to supervise the governors and to look after the king's interests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />along with three chief administrators from them, one of which was Daniel. The regional authorities reported to these three administrators, so that the king would experience no losses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Over them would be three supervisors, one of whom was Daniel. These satraps were accountable to them, so that the king's interests might not incur damage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and over them three administrators, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these local governors might give account to them, and that the king should suffer no loss. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and three presidents higher than they, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel is first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was one: that to them the satraps giving to them account, and the king not for him detriment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And three princes over them, of whom Daniel was one: that the governors might give an account to them, and the king might have no trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And over these, three leaders, of whom Daniel was one, so that the governors would be accountable to them and the king would have no trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These were accountable to three ministers, one of whom was Daniel; the satraps reported to them, so that the king should suffer no loss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and over them three presidents, including Daniel; to these the satraps gave account, so that the king might suffer no loss.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that the generals might give account to them, so that they might not trouble the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the three had authority higher than they, and Daniel was one of them, so that the Generals of the Army would be giving an account to them, and they would not be annoying the King<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and over them three governors, of whom one was, Daniel; for the satraps to give account to them, that the king should not be troubled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/6-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2106" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">The Plot Against Daniel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5924.htm" title="5924: wə·‘êl·lā (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Above. (Aramaic) from al; above.">and over them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min·nə·hō·wn (Prep:: 3mp) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8532.htm" title="8532: tə·lā·ṯā (Number-ms) -- Three. (Aramaic) masculine tlathah (Aramaic); or tlatha (Aramaic); corresponding to shalowsh; three or third.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5632.htm" title="5632: sā·rə·ḵîn (N-mp) -- Chief, overseer. (Aramaic) of foreign origin; an emir.">administrators,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: ḏā·nî·yêl (N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">including Daniel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2298.htm" title="2298: ḥaḏ- (Number-ms) -- One. (Aramaic) corresponding to chad; as card. One; as article single; as an ordinal, first; adverbially, at once."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min·nə·hō·wn (Prep:: 3mp) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: le·hĕ·wōn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To become, come to pass, be. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·hō·wn (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">to whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/459.htm" title="459: ’il·lên (Pro-cp) -- These. (Aramaic) or shorter oillen; prolonged from 'el; these.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/324.htm" title="324: ’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nay·yā (N-mpd) -- Satraps. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'achashdarpan.">satraps</a> <a href="/hebrew/3052.htm" title="3052: yā·hă·ḇîn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To give. (Aramaic) corresponding to yahab; -deliver, give, lay, + prolong, pay, yield."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2941.htm" title="2941: ṭa‘·mā (N-msd) -- (Aramaic) from t'am; properly, a taste, i.e. (as in ta'am) a judicial sentence.">were accountable</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: ū·mal·kā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">so that the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: le·hĕ·wê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">would</a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: lā- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5142.htm" title="5142: nā·ziq (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To suffer injury. (Aramaic) corresponding to the root of nezeq; to suffer (causatively, inflict) loss.">suffer loss.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Daniel 2:48</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-41</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Nehemiah 7:2</a></span><br />Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">1 Chronicles 26:29</a></span><br />From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a></span><br />Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25</a></span><br />And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a></span><br />By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-17.htm">Luke 19:17</a></span><br />His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage.</p><p class="hdg">of.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Daniel 2:48,49</a></b></br> Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise <i>men</i> of Babylon… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/5-16.htm">Daniel 5:16,29</a></b></br> And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and <i>have</i> a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23</a></b></br> Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Luke 16:2</a></b></br> And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.</p><p class="hdg">and the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Ezra 4:22</a></b></br> Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-4.htm">Esther 7:4</a></b></br> For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-6.htm">Proverbs 26:6</a></b></br> He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, <i>and</i> drinketh damage.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/2-15.htm">Account</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-8.htm">Accountable</a> <a href="/job/21-29.htm">Accounts</a> <a href="/daniel/2-49.htm">Administrators</a> <a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/41-34.htm">Commissioners</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-9.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/1-21.htm">First</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-13.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-13.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/daniel/6-7.htm">Presidents</a> <a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-14.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/daniel/2-35.htm">rs</a> <a href="/daniel/3-3.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Satraps</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-20.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Three</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-7.htm">Undergo</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/7-28.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Accountable</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Accounts</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Administrators</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Commissioners</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Damage</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-19.htm">First</a> <a href="/daniel/8-3.htm">Higher</a> <a href="/daniel/11-33.htm">Loss</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Presidents</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jonah/1-7.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/hosea/10-2.htm">rs</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Satraps</a> <a href="/hosea/5-4.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Three</a> <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Undergo</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel is made chief of the presidents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Daniel is saved;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">his adversaries devoured;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">and God magnified by a decree.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and over them three administrators</b><br>In the governance structure of the Medo-Persian Empire, the king appointed high-ranking officials to oversee various regions and ensure efficient administration. The term "administrators" indicates a level of authority and responsibility. This system reflects the hierarchical nature of ancient empires, where power was delegated to maintain control over vast territories. The number three may symbolize completeness or stability, a common theme in biblical numerology.<p><b>including Daniel</b><br>Daniel's inclusion as one of the administrators highlights his exceptional character and abilities. Despite being a Jewish exile, Daniel's wisdom and integrity earned him a prominent position in a foreign empire. This mirrors Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, showcasing God's providence and favor upon His faithful servants. Daniel's role also foreshadows Christ, who, though rejected by His own, is exalted by God.<p><b>to whom these satraps were accountable</b><br>The satraps, or provincial governors, were responsible for managing specific regions and reported directly to the administrators. This accountability structure was designed to prevent corruption and ensure loyalty to the king. It reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where individuals are entrusted with responsibilities and must give an account of their actions, as seen in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).<p><b>so that the king would not suffer loss</b><br>The primary purpose of this administrative system was to protect the king's interests, particularly in terms of revenue and political stability. The phrase underscores the importance of wise governance and the prevention of fraud or rebellion. In a broader biblical context, it illustrates the concept of safeguarding what is valuable, akin to the spiritual vigilance encouraged in the New Testament (<a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A Jewish exile in Babylon, known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God. He was appointed as one of the three administrators over the kingdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/administrators.htm">Administrators</a></b><br>Three high-ranking officials, including Daniel, appointed to oversee the satraps and ensure the king's interests were protected.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/satraps.htm">Satraps</a></b><br>Regional governors in the Persian Empire responsible for maintaining order and collecting taxes. They were accountable to the administrators.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_darius.htm">King Darius</a></b><br>The ruler of the Medo-Persian Empire at this time, who appointed Daniel and the other administrators to prevent loss in his kingdom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The location of the events, a significant city in the ancient world and the center of the Babylonian and later the Medo-Persian Empire.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_exile.htm">Faithfulness in Exile</a></b><br>Daniel's appointment as an administrator demonstrates the importance of remaining faithful to God, even in challenging circumstances. Believers are called to maintain integrity and excellence in their work, regardless of their environment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The appointment of Daniel shows God's control over political affairs. Christians can trust that God is at work in the leadership and governance of nations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_stewardship.htm">Accountability and Stewardship</a></b><br>The structure of accountability among the satraps and administrators highlights the biblical principle of stewardship. Believers are to be responsible and trustworthy in their roles, ensuring that they do not cause loss to those they serve.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_through_integrity.htm">Influence through Integrity</a></b><br>Daniel's life exemplifies how integrity and godly character can lead to positions of influence. Christians are encouraged to let their light shine before others, impacting their communities positively.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_satraps_in_daniel.htm">Who were the satraps in the Book of Daniel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_was_daniel_during_the_furnace.htm">Where was Daniel during his friends' furnace ordeal?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_daniel_6_align_with_babylon-persia_shift.htm">How does the account in Daniel 6 reconcile with other biblical or historical narratives about the transition of power from Babylon to Persia?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_daniel_absent_in_daniel_3.htm">Why is Daniel, a prominent figure in the king's court, conspicuously absent in the events of Daniel 3?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Three presidents.--</span>See Note on <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm" title="The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spoke, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whoever shall read this writing, and show me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.">Daniel 5:7</a>. If there had been a triumvirate in Babylon, Darius continued the form of government which he found already existing, and retained Daniel in the official post to which he had been promoted by Belshazzar.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/6-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and over</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֵ֤לָּא</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘êl·lā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5924.htm">Strong's 5924: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them three</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּלָתָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(tə·lā·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8532.htm">Strong's 8532: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third</span><br /><br /><span class="word">administrators,</span><br /><span class="heb">סָרְכִ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(sā·rə·ḵîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5632.htm">Strong's 5632: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chief, overseer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">including Daniel,</span><br /><span class="heb">דָנִיֵּ֖אל</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·nî·yêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to whom</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אִלֵּ֗ין</span> <span class="translit">(’il·lên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_459.htm">Strong's 459: </a> </span><span class="str2">These</span><br /><br /><span class="word">satraps</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nay·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_324.htm">Strong's 324: </a> </span><span class="str2">A satrap, governor, of a, main province</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were accountable</span><br /><span class="heb">טַעְמָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṭa‘·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2941.htm">Strong's 2941: </a> </span><span class="str2">Account, to be commanded, commandment, matter </span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that the king</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְכָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would not</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">suffer loss.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָזִֽק׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ziq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5142.htm">Strong's 5142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To suffer injury</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/6-2.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 6:2 And over them three presidents of whom (Dan. 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