Daniel 2:25

"Therefore Daniel went in to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He went and said this to him: “Don’t destroy the wise men of Babylon. Bring me in before the king, and I will show to the king the interpretation.”"

Key Reflection

Daniel's intervention with Arioch demonstrates his faith and trust in God's providence, showing that even in the face of impending doom, one should seek a peaceful resolution through prayer and direct action rather than violence or destruction. This act also underscores Daniel’s wisdom and ability to interpret divine messages, positioning him as a mediator between the king and the truth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste -The Chaldee word used here implies “in tumultuous haste,” as of one who was violently excited, or in a state of trepidation, fromבהלbâhal- “to tremble, to be in trepidation.” The trepidation in this case may have arisen from one or both of two causes: (1) exultation, or joy, that the great secret was discovered; or (2) joy that the effusion of blood might be stayed, and that there might be now no necessity to continue the execution of the sentence against the wise men.

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