Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Daniel was seeking mercy, in order to ask about this mystery in the presence of the God of heaven, so that Daniel and his friends might not be executed along with the rest of the advisors of Babylon.
New American Standard Bible
so that they might
King James Version
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Holman Bible
urging them to ask the God of heaven
A Conservative Version
that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret, that Daniel and his companions should nor perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
American Standard Version
that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should nor perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Amplified
in order that they might seek compassion from the God of heaven regarding this secret, so that Daniel and his companions would not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Bible in Basic English
So that they might make a request for the mercy of the God of heaven in the question of this secret; so that Daniel and his friends might not come to destruction with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Darby Translation
that they would desire mercies of the God of the heavens concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Julia Smith Translation
And for seeking companions from before the God of the heavens concerning this secret: that Daniel and his companions shall not be destroyed with the rest of the wise of Babel.
King James 2000
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and [told them] to seek mercy {from the God of heaven} concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions, along with the remainder of the wise men of Babylon, would not be killed.
Modern King James verseion
that they might pray for the mercies of God in Heaven concerning this secret, that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that they should beseech the God of heaven for grace in this secret, that Daniel and his fellows with others such as were wise in Babylon, perished not.
NET Bible
He asked them to pray for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery so that he and his friends would not be destroyed along with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
New Heart English Bible
that they would seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
The Emphasized Bible
that, tender compassion, they might seek from before the God of the heavens, concerning this secret, - that Daniel and his companions, might not be destroyed, with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Webster
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
World English Bible
that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Youngs Literal Translation
and to seek mercies from before the God of the heavens concerning this secret, that they destroy not Daniel and his companions with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Themes
Communion of saints » Exemplified » Daniel
Daniel » Jewish captive » Devoutness of
Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness
intercession » Solicited » By daniel, of shadrach, meshach, and abed-nego
Mishael » Also called meshach » Assists daniel in interpreting nebuchadnezzars dream
Interlinear
B@`a' (Aramaic)
Min (Aramaic)
`al (Aramaic)
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 2:18
Images Daniel 2:18
Prayers for Daniel 2:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
17 Then Daniel went home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the king's command. 18 Daniel was seeking mercy, in order to ask about this mystery in the presence of the God of heaven, so that Daniel and his friends might not be executed along with the rest of the advisors of Babylon. 19 When the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision later that night, Daniel blessed the God of heaven
Cross References
Isaiah 37:4
Perhaps the LORD your God will hear the words of the field commander, whom his master, the king of Assyria, sent to mock the living God, and perhaps he will rebuke the words that the LORD your God has heard. So lift up a prayer for the remnant that still survives in this city."
Jeremiah 33:3
"Call to me and I'll answer you, and will tell you about great and hidden things that you don't know.'
Genesis 18:28
What if there are five less than 50 righteous ones? Will you bring destruction upon the city because of those five?" The LORD said, "I won't destroy it if I find 45 there."
Malachi 3:18
When you return, you will see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, and between the one who serves God and the one who does not."
Matthew 18:19
Furthermore, I tell all of you with certainty that if two of you agree on earth about anything you request, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven,
1 Samuel 17:37
David continued, "The LORD who delivered me from the power of the lion and the power of the bear will also deliver me from the power of this Philistine." Saul told David, "Go! And may the LORD be with you."
Esther 4:15-17
Then Esther replied to Mordecai,
Psalm 50:15
Call on me in the day of distress; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me."
Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in his distress. I will deliver him, and I will honor him.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not depend on your own understanding.
Daniel 3:17
Your majesty, if it be his will, our God whom we serve can deliver us from the blazing fire furnace, and he will deliver us from you.
Matthew 18:12
"What do you think? If a man has 100 sheep and one of them strays, he leaves the 99 in the hills and goes to look for the one that has strayed, doesn't he?
Acts 4:24-31
When they heard this, they all raised their voices to God and said, "Master, you made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.
Acts 12:4
When he arrested Peter, Herod put him in prison and turned him over to four squads of soldiers to guard him, planning to bring him out to the people after Passover season.
Romans 15:30
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me
2 Timothy 4:17-18
However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the gentiles could hear it. I was rescued out of a lion's mouth.
2 Peter 2:9
then the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials and to hold unrighteous people for punishment on the day of judgment,