Dan 1:20 | TNotes | STEP | 1:20 The magicians were a class of soothsayer priests who could also interpret dreams (cp. Gen 44:1-15 ) and do wonders (cp. Exod 7:11 ). The term enchanters (Hebrew ’ashap ), found only in Daniel, comes from an Akkadian term for people who uttered spells.

bGen 44:1-15►

cExod 7:11►

‏ Daniel 1:20

1:20 ^a The magicians were a class of soothsayer priests who could also interpret dreams (cp. Gen 44:1-15 ^b) and do wonders (cp. Exod 7:11 ^c). The term enchanters (Hebrew ’ashap), found only in Daniel, comes from an Akkadian term for people who uttered spells.