14. Arioch was the commander of the king’s guards. He was going to put to death the wise men of Babylon. But Daniel spoke to him with wisdom and skill.
15. Daniel asked, “Why did the king order such a terrible punishment?” Then Arioch explained everything to Daniel.
16. When Daniel heard the story, he went to King Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel asked him to give him some more time. Then he would tell the king what he had dreamed and what it meant.
17. So Daniel went to his house. He explained the whole story to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.
18. Daniel asked his friends to pray to the God of heaven. Daniel asked them to pray that God would show them mercy and help them understand this secret. Then Daniel and his friends would not be put to death with the other wise men of Babylon.
19. During the night God explained the secret to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.
20. Daniel said:“Praise God forever and ever.He has wisdom and power.
21. He changes the times and seasons of the year.He takes away the power of kings.And he gives their power to new kings.He gives wisdom to people so they become wise.And he helps people learn and know things.
22. He makes known secrets that are deep and hidden.He knows what is hidden in darkness,and light lives with him.