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Daniel 2:25

Daniel 2:25 in Multiple Translations

Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.”

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the children of the captivity of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Then Arioch quickly took Daniel in before the king, and said to him, Here is a man from among the prisoners of Judah, who will make clear to the king the sense of the dream.

Arioch immediately took Daniel to the king and told him, “I've found one of the captives from Judah who can tell Your Majesty what your dream means.”

Then Arioch brought Daniel before the King in all haste, and sayd thus vnto him, I haue found a man of the children of Iudah that were brought captiues, that will declare vnto the King the interpretation.

Then Arioch in haste hath brought up Daniel before the king, and thus hath said to him — 'I have found a man of the sons of the Removed of Judah, who the interpretation to the king doth make known.'

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said this to him: “I have found a man of the children of the captivity of Judah who will make known to the king the interpretation.”

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus to him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known to the king the interpretation.

Then Arioch in haste brought in Daniel to the king, and said to him: I have found a man of the children of the captivity of Juda, that will resolve the question to the king.

So Arioch quickly took me to the king. He said to the king, “I have found this man, one of the men whom we brought from Judah who says he can can tell you what your dream means!”

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HEB אֱדַ֤יִן אַרְיוֹךְ֙ בְּ/הִתְבְּהָלָ֔ה הַנְעֵ֥ל לְ/דָנִיֵּ֖אל קֳדָ֣ם מַלְכָּ֑/א וְ/כֵ֣ן אֲמַר לֵ֗/הּ דִּֽי הַשְׁכַּ֤חַת גְּבַר֙ מִן בְּנֵ֤י גָֽלוּתָ/א֙ דִּ֣י יְה֔וּד דִּ֥י פִשְׁרָ֖/א לְ/מַלְכָּ֥/א יְהוֹדַֽע
אֱדַ֤יִן ʼĕdayin H116 then Adj
אַרְיוֹךְ֙ ʼĂryôwk H746 Arioch Adj
בְּ/הִתְבְּהָלָ֔ה bᵉhal H927 to dismay Adj | V-u-Inf-a
הַנְעֵ֥ל ʻălal H5954 to come Adj
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֖אל Dânîyêʼl H1841 Daniel Adj | N-proper
קֳדָ֣ם qŏdâm H6925 before Adj
מַלְכָּ֑/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art
וְ/כֵ֣ן kên H3652 thus Adj | Adv
אֲמַר ʼămar H560 to say Adj
לֵ֗/הּ Adj | Suff
דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj
הַשְׁכַּ֤חַת shᵉkach H7912 to find Adj
גְּבַר֙ gᵉbar H1400 man Adj
מִן min H4481 from Adj
בְּנֵ֤י bên H1123 son Adj
גָֽלוּתָ/א֙ gâlûwth H1547 captivity Adj | Art
דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj
יְה֔וּד Yᵉhûwd H3061 Judah Adj
דִּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj
פִשְׁרָ֖/א pᵉshar H6591 interpretation Adj | Art
לְ/מַלְכָּ֥/א melek H4430 king Adj | N-ms | Art
יְהוֹדַֽע yᵉdaʻ H3046 to know Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:25

אֱדַ֤יִן ʼĕdayin H116 "then" Adj
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
אַרְיוֹךְ֙ ʼĂryôwk H746 "Arioch" Adj
Arioch was a Babylonian official who worked for King Nebuchadnezzar during the Exile. His name means lion-like and he is mentioned in Daniel 2:14. He was in charge of the executioners.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.14.1 § Arioch = "lion-like" the ancient king of Ellasar, ally of Chedorlaomer
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Arioch. See also: Genesis 14:1; Daniel 2:15; Daniel 2:25.
בְּ/הִתְבְּהָלָ֔ה bᵉhal H927 "to dismay" Adj | V-u-Inf-a
This word means to hasten or terrify, and it's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to threats or dangers. It can also mean to be in a state of alarm or trouble. It appears in stories of war and crisis.
Definition: 1) (Pual) to frighten, alarm, dismay 2) (Ithpa'al) to hurry, hasten 3) (Ithpa'al) alarmed (part.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: in haste, trouble. See also: Daniel 2:25; Daniel 5:9; Daniel 7:28.
הַנְעֵ֥ל ʻălal H5954 "to come" Adj
This word means to enter or come into a place, and it can also mean to introduce someone or something. In the Bible, it is used to describe entering a room or bringing someone in. The KJV translates it as come in or bring in.
Definition: 1) to thrust in, go in, come in 1a) (P'al) to go in, come in 1b) (Aphel) to bring in 1c) (Hophal) to be brought in
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: bring in, come in, go in. See also: Daniel 2:16; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 6:19.
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֖אל Dânîyêʼl H1841 "Daniel" Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
קֳדָ֣ם qŏdâm H6925 "before" Adj
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
מַלְכָּ֑/א melek H4430 "king" Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
וְ/כֵ֣ן kên H3652 "thus" Adj | Adv
This Aramaic word means 'thus' or 'so', similar to its Hebrew counterpart, and is used in the Bible to show agreement or confirmation. It appears in the book of Daniel, written in Aramaic. It is often translated as 'thus' in English Bibles.
Definition: thus, so, as follows Aramaic of ken (כֵּן "so" H3651C)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: thus. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 4:11; Daniel 7:23.
אֲמַר ʼămar H560 "to say" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.
לֵ֗/הּ "" Adj | Suff
דִּֽי dîy H1768 "that" Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
הַשְׁכַּ֤חַת shᵉkach H7912 "to find" Adj
This word means to find or discover something, either literally or figuratively. It's used in the Bible to describe finding things, like wisdom or God's favor. The KJV translates it simply as 'find'.
Definition: 1) to find 1a) (Aphel) to find 1b) (Ithp'al) to be found
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: find. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 6:24.
גְּבַר֙ gᵉbar H1400 "man" Adj
The Hebrew word for a person, often translated as 'man' or 'certain one', appears in various contexts, including the book of Daniel. It refers to a human being, male or female. This term is used to describe an individual.
Definition: a man, a certain (one) Aramaic of ge.ver (גֶּ֫בֶר "great man" H1397)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: certain, man. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
מִן min H4481 "from" Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
בְּנֵ֤י bên H1123 "son" Adj
This word means a child or son, and is used to describe family relationships in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including 'son' and 'young one', and is an important concept in biblical family structures. The word is used to show lineage and heritage.
Definition: son, child Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: child, son, young. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 2:38; Daniel 6:25.
גָֽלוּתָ/א֙ gâlûwth H1547 "captivity" Adj | Art
Similar to H1546, this word means captivity or exile, describing a state of being held prisoner or forced to leave one's home. It appears in the Aramaic sections of the Bible, like Daniel.
Definition: exile Aramaic of ga.lut (גָּלוּת "captivity" H1546)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: captivity. See also: Ezra 6:16; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 6:14.
דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
יְה֔וּד Yᵉhûwd H3061 "Judah" Adj
Judah refers to the son of Israel and Leah, and the tribe that descended from him. He is mentioned in Genesis 29:35 and is the brother of Reuben and Simeon. The term also refers to the region of Judaea.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559); father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I) Aramaic of ye.hu.dah (יְהוּדָה "Judah" H3063) Judah-the territory of the tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jewry, Judah, Judea. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:25; Daniel 6:14.
דִּ֥י dîy H1768 "that" Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
פִשְׁרָ֖/א pᵉshar H6591 "interpretation" Adj | Art
This word refers to the explanation or meaning of something, like a dream. It is used in Daniel 2 and 4 to describe the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. The word is about finding the solution to a mystery.
Definition: interpretation (of dream) Aramaic of pit.ron (פִּתְרוֹן "interpretation" H6623)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: interpretation. See also: Daniel 2:4; Daniel 4:4; Daniel 7:16.
לְ/מַלְכָּ֥/א melek H4430 "king" Adj | N-ms | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
יְהוֹדַֽע yᵉdaʻ H3046 "to know" Adj
To know in Hebrew can also mean to let someone know or communicate, and is used in different forms, such as to certify, inform, or teach, in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (P'al) to know 1b) (Aphel) to let someone know, communicate, inform, cause to know
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: certify, know, make known, teach. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 2:30; Daniel 7:16.

Study Notes — Daniel 2:25

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1 1 Corinthians 1:27–28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,
2 Daniel 6:13 Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.”
3 Daniel 5:13 So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?
4 Daniel 1:6 Among these young men were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
5 Proverbs 24:11 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter.
6 Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
7 Nehemiah 7:6 These are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles carried away to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar its king. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town,

Daniel 2:25 Summary

[This verse shows how Arioch quickly brought Daniel before the king because Daniel said he could interpret the king's dream. Daniel's ability to interpret the dream was a gift from God, as Daniel himself acknowledged in Daniel 2:23. This verse teaches us that God can use anyone, no matter their background or circumstances, to fulfill His plans, just as He used Joseph in Genesis 41:1-57 to interpret Pharaoh's dreams and save many lives. By trusting in God's power and wisdom, we can face challenging situations with confidence and humility.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Arioch bring Daniel before the king so hastily?

Arioch brought Daniel before the king quickly because he had been appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and Daniel's ability to interpret the king's dream would save their lives, as seen in Daniel 2:24 where Daniel asks Arioch to bring him before the king to give the interpretation.

What is the significance of Daniel being an exile from Judah?

Daniel being an exile from Judah highlights God's sovereignty and ability to use anyone, regardless of their circumstances, to fulfill His plans, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 where God promises to prosper His people even in exile.

How did Arioch know that Daniel could interpret the king's dream?

Arioch knew that Daniel could interpret the king's dream because Daniel had told him so in Daniel 2:24, after God had revealed the dream and its interpretation to Daniel, as expressed in Daniel 2:23 where Daniel thanks God for giving him wisdom and power.

What can we learn from Arioch's actions in this verse?

Arioch's actions demonstrate the importance of obedience and trust in God's plan, as he brings Daniel before the king despite the potential risks, similar to the obedience shown by Abraham in Genesis 22:1-14 when he trusted God's plan even when it seemed unclear.

Reflection Questions

  1. How can I, like Daniel, trust God to give me wisdom and power in difficult situations?
  2. What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's sovereignty, just as Daniel did as an exile in Babylon?
  3. How can I, like Arioch, be obedient to God's plan even when it seems uncertain or risky?
  4. What can I learn from Daniel's humility in giving God the credit for his abilities, as seen in Daniel 2:23?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:25

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste,.... As knowing how impatient the king was to have his dream, and the interpretation of it, told him; and how pleasing this would be to him, and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:25

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:25

How comes Arioch to boast of what he had found; as if he got him by great search, or by great chance, and as if Daniel had been some obscure, unknown person, when Daniel had asked time of the king just before? It is the manner of courtiers to be very officious, and to commend their own little deeds, that thereby they may signify something with their prince, and make themselves necessary to him, possibly Arioch might not know that Daniel had been with the king, and therefore comes with this Eurhka, I have found your man, here he is, behold him, he will give the king full satisfaction in all concerning the dream.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:25

Daniel 2:25 Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.Ver. 25. I have found a man.] Aulici aliorum sibi usurpant inventa. Of the captives of Judah.] His worth deserved better respect.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:25

(25) I have found.—It is not strictly true that Arioch had diligently searched for any interpreters of the king’s dream. However, the circumstances mentioned in Daniel 2:16; Daniel 2:24, warrant the language which he uses.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:25

25. captives] lit. children of the captivity (or, better[209], of the exile), as A.V. itself renders in Daniel 5:13, Daniel 6:13; Ezra 6:16 : cf. Ezra 4:1; Ezra 6:19-20; Ezra 8:35; Ezra 10:7; Ezra 10:16. [209] See on Amos 1:5-6, in the Cambridge Bible.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:25

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, from בהל bâhal -

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:25

24-26. Daniel’s first thought was to save the Babylonian wise men, so he hurries to Arioch (see Daniel 2:14), who obtains for him an audience with the king.

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