The Plot against Daniel
1Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom,2and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.3Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.
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Berean Standard Bible
and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss.
American Standard Version (1901)
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
Bible in Basic English
And over them were three chief rulers, of whom Daniel was one; and the captains were to be responsible to the chief rulers, so that the king might undergo no loss.
Free Bible Version
Three chief ministers were placed over them to look after the king's interests. Daniel was one of the three.
King James (Authorized) Version
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
Translation for Translators
He also appointed me and two other men to be administrators, to supervise the governors and to be sure that they did the king’s work properly, in order that the king would not have to worry about anything.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Over them there were three chief administrators, and Daniel was one of them. These chief administrators were appointed so that they might supervise the provincial governors, so that the king should suffer no loss.
Noah Webster Bible
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should have no damage.
World English Bible
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that these local governors might give account to them, and that the king should suffer no loss.
Young's Literal Translation
and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.