Dan 2:14 | MHM | STEP | The Dream Revealed to Daniel; Daniel's Thanksgiving This section tells how Daniel faced a life-threatening crisis with wisdom and faith. Even though Daniel was not first called to help interpret the king’s dream, he trusted in God and acted with calmness and courage. The story shows how God honors those who seek Him with both prayer and thankfulness, and how God’s wisdom is greater than all human knowledge. v. 14–16 : When Arioch, the captain of the guard, came to execute the wise men, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and respect (Daniel 2:14 ). Instead of becoming angry, Daniel asked why the king’s order was so urgent (Daniel 2:15 ). After hearing the situation, Daniel went to the king and asked for some time so he could give the king an answer (Daniel 2:16 ). Daniel’s calm approach helped turn away the king’s anger and bought him time to seek God’s help.

‏ Daniel 2:14

The Dream Revealed to Daniel; Daniel's Thanksgiving

This section tells how Daniel faced a life-threatening crisis with wisdom and faith. Even though Daniel was not first called to help interpret the king’s dream, he trusted in God and acted with calmness and courage. The story shows how God honors those who seek Him with both prayer and thankfulness, and how God’s wisdom is greater than all human knowledge.

v. 14–16: When Arioch, the captain of the guard, came to execute the wise men, Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and respect (Daniel 2:14 ^a). Instead of becoming angry, Daniel asked why the king’s order was so urgent (Daniel 2:15 ^b). After hearing the situation, Daniel went to the king and asked for some time so he could give the king an answer (Daniel 2:16 ^c). Daniel’s calm approach helped turn away the king’s anger and bought him time to seek God’s help.