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href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah what had happened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to his friends, to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel returned to his house and discussed the matter with Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Daniel returned home and told his three friends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about this matter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah what had happened. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the king's command. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his home and informed his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the matter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel has gone to his house, and to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, he has made the thing known,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then Daniel to his house hath gone, and to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, he hath made the thing known,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then Daniel departed to his house, and made known the word to Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah his companions:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he went into his house, and told the matter to Ananias, and Misael, and Azarias his companions: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he went into his house and explained the task to Hananiah, and Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Daniel went home and informed his companions Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his home and informed his companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and he revealed this matter to KhananYah and to MishEil and to Azarayah, his companions<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Daniel went into his house, and made known the matter to Ananias, and Misael, and Azarias, his friends.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/2-17.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=395" 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/2.htm">The Dream Revealed to Daniel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him some time, so that he could give him the interpretation. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: ’ĕ·ḏa·yin (Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: dā·nî·yêl (N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">Daniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/236.htm" title="236: ’ă·zal (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, go off. (Aramaic) the same as 'azal; to depart.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: lə·ḇay·ṯêh (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">to his house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: hō·w·ḏa‘ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">and explained</a> <a href="/hebrew/4406.htm" title="4406: mil·lə·ṯā (N-fsd) -- A word, thing. (Aramaic) corresponding to millah; a word, command, discourse, or subject.">the matter</a> <a href="/hebrew/2269.htm" title="2269: ḥaḇ·rō·w·hî (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Fellow, comrade. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to chabar; an associate.">to his friends</a> <a href="/hebrew/2608.htm" title="2608: wə·la·ḥă·nan·yāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Chananyahuw; from chanan and Yahh; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites.">Hananiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4333.htm" title="4333: mî·šā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Who is what God is? a companion of Daniel. (Aramaic) corresponding to Miysha'el; Mishael, an Israelite.">Mishael,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5839.htm" title="5839: wa·‘ă·zar·yāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- One of Daniel's companions. (Aramaic) corresponding to Azaryah; Azarjah, one of Daniel's companions.">and Azariah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>urging them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.…<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/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a></span><br />Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Acts 4:23-24</a></span><br />On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them. / When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a></span><br />So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19-20</a></span><br />Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. / For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br />Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a></span><br />The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-3.htm">2 Chronicles 20:3-4</a></span><br />Jehoshaphat was alarmed and set his face to seek the LORD. And he proclaimed a fast throughout Judah. / So the people of Judah gathered to seek the LORD, and indeed, they came from all the cities of Judah to seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Nehemiah 1:4</a></span><br />When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/4-15.htm">Esther 4:15-16</a></span><br />Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: / “Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a></span><br />When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:</p><p class="hdg">Hananiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/1-7.htm">Daniel 1:7,11</a></b></br> Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel <i>the name</i> of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/3-12.htm">Daniel 3:12</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/daniel/2-13.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/daniel/2-16.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/ezra/4-18.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/daniel/2-13.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/daniel/1-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/daniel/2-15.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/daniel/2-15.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Mishael</a> <a href="/daniel/1-19.htm">Mish'a-El</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">News</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Azariah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Azari'ah</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-10.htm">Explained</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">Hananiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-19.htm">Hanani'ah</a> <a href="/daniel/4-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/daniel/9-22.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/exodus/6-22.htm">Mishael</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-4.htm">Mish'a-El</a> <a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">News</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-14.htm">Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">He blesses God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">He staying the decree is brought to the king.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">The dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">The interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel's advancement.</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'; 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His return to his house signifies a place of refuge and fellowship amidst a foreign land. This setting highlights the importance of community and support among believers, especially in times of trial. The house may have been a simple dwelling, reflecting the humble circumstances of the exiles.<p><b>and explained the matter</b><br>The "matter" refers to King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and the subsequent decree to execute the wise men of Babylon, including Daniel and his friends, if the dream and its interpretation were not revealed. Daniel's action of explaining indicates his role as a leader and mediator. It underscores the importance of communication and shared understanding in facing challenges. This also reflects the biblical principle of seeking counsel and wisdom from trusted companions.<p><b>to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah</b><br>These three friends, also known by their Babylonian names Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, were fellow exiles and companions of Daniel. Their Hebrew names reflect their faith and identity in God: Hananiah means "Yahweh is gracious," Mishael means "Who is what God is?" and Azariah means "Yahweh has helped." Their friendship exemplifies the strength found in godly relationships and mutual support. This group of friends is later tested in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3), demonstrating their unwavering faith. Their unity and shared faith serve as a type of the church, the body of Christ, where believers support one another in faith and prayer.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A young Jewish exile in Babylon, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams. He is a central figure in the Book of Daniel and serves as a model of faithfulness and reliance on God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hananiah,_mishael,_and_azariah.htm">Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah</a></b><br>Daniel's friends, also exiles in Babylon. They are known for their faith and courage, particularly in the account of the fiery furnace (Daniel 3). Their Hebrew names reflect their identity as followers of the God of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The empire where Daniel and his friends are exiled. It represents a place of challenge and testing for the Jewish exiles, often seen as a symbol of worldly power and opposition to God's kingdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar's_dream.htm">Nebuchadnezzar's Dream</a></b><br>The event that prompts Daniel to seek God's wisdom. King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream that none of his wise men can interpret, leading to a decree to execute them, including Daniel and his friends.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_revelation.htm">Prayer and Revelation</a></b><br>The context of <a href="/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17</a> involves Daniel seeking God's mercy and revelation through prayer, highlighting the importance of communal prayer and dependence on God for wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_friendship.htm">The Power of Godly Friendship</a></b><br>Daniel's immediate response to a crisis was to seek the counsel and prayer support of his friends. This highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly companions who can support us in prayer and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_wisdom.htm">Dependence on God for Wisdom</a></b><br>Daniel's situation teaches us to turn to God for wisdom and understanding, especially in times of uncertainty. We are reminded that God is the ultimate source of insight and revelation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_crisis.htm">The Role of Prayer in Crisis</a></b><br>The passage underscores the significance of prayer in facing challenges. Daniel's example encourages us to bring our concerns to God and trust Him for guidance and solutions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Daniel's faith was not passive; he actively sought God's intervention. This teaches us that faith involves taking steps to seek God's will and acting in accordance with His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_faith.htm">Community in Faith</a></b><br>The communal aspect of Daniel's prayer with his friends illustrates the strength found in shared faith and collective prayer. It encourages us to engage in community prayer and support.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_spirit_animal.htm">How does Azariah express faith and repentance in prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_judah_resistance_in_daniel_1.htm">Why doesn't Daniel 1 mention any resistance from Judah's religious authorities against the Babylonian cultural assimilation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_azariah_show_faith_in_prayer.htm">How does Azariah express faith and repentance in prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_asking_god_for_wisdom_imply.htm">What does asking God for wisdom imply?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions</span>. There is nothing in the versions that calls for remark here, save that the Septuagint seems to have had <span class="hebrew">כֹל</span>, "all," or some such word, instead of <span class="accented">mill'tha.</span> Alter having got his petition granted, to all appearance easily, Daniel now proceeds to his own house. As during the period of their education the four friends had formed one "mess" in the hall of Nebuchadnezzar, and it is probable had one table set apart to them, so when in college - if we may use the phrase - they occupied one apartment or set of apartments. Their life in the matter of food was simple and abstemious, and it is little likely that they would require extensive accommodation. Having got the reprieve he had petitioned for, Daniel now informs his friends of it. We have assumed that the news of the royal decree had reached the college where, among other students and soothsayers of as yet lesser grade, Daniel and his friends abode; in that case, he would merely have to inform them how he had sped with Arioch. and how he had further presented a petition to the king tbr a time to be set when he should answer the king's request, and how he got what he desired. It may, however, have been that Daniel had alone heard the dreadful news, and then acted so that his companions heard only of the threatened disaster when they heard of the mode of escape. It is to be observed, in passing, that the names of the friends are given in the Hebrew, not in the Babylonian form. Alone with each other, we may imagine they used the old Hebrew names of their childhood. Now especially would the sacred tongue be present to their lips and their thoughts when the cloud of a great danger hung over them. It was as Jews, members of the holy people, that they could appeal for help and deliverance to Jehovah the God of Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/2-17.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">Then</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדַ֥יִן</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏa·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, thereupon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Daniel</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּֽנִיֵּ֖אל</span> <span class="translit">(dā·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">returned</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲזַ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_236.htm">Strong's 236: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, go off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his house</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבַיְתֵ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇay·ṯêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and explained</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹדַֽע׃</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the matter</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְּתָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lə·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4406.htm">Strong's 4406: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, command, discourse, subject</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his friends</span><br /><span class="heb">חַבְר֖וֹהִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaḇ·rō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2269.htm">Strong's 2269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fellow, comrade</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hananiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֠לַחֲנַנְיָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·ḥă·nan·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2608.htm">Strong's 2608: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mishael,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽישָׁאֵ֧ל</span> <span class="translit">(mî·šā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4333.htm">Strong's 4333: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mishael -- 'Who is what God is?' a companion of Daniel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Azariah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲזַרְיָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·zar·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5839.htm">Strong's 5839: </a> </span><span class="str2">Azariah -- one of Daniel's companions</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/2-17.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 2:17 Then Daniel went to his house (Dan. 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