Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. New Living Translation The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the high officers and protect the king’s interests. English Standard Version and over them three high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss. Berean Standard Bible and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. King James Bible 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. New King James Version and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. New American Standard Bible and over them, three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), so that these satraps would be accountable to them, and that the king would not suffer loss. NASB 1995 and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss. NASB 1977 and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss. Legacy Standard Bible and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss. Amplified Bible and over them three chief commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, so that the king would have no loss [from disloyalty or mismanagement]. Christian Standard Bible and over them three administrators, including Daniel. These satraps would be accountable to them so that the king would not be defrauded. Holman Christian Standard Bible and over them three administrators, including Daniel. These satraps would be accountable to them so that the king would not be defrauded. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version In order to make sure that his government was run properly, Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. One of these officials was Daniel. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Over these satraps were three officials. Daniel was one of these officials. The satraps were to report to these three officials so that the king wouldn't be cheated. Good News Translation In addition, he chose Daniel and two others to supervise the governors and to look after the king's interests. International Standard Version along with three chief administrators from them, one of which was Daniel. The regional authorities reported to these three administrators, so that the king would experience no losses. Majority Standard Bible and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. NET Bible Over them would be three supervisors, one of whom was Daniel. These satraps were accountable to them, so that the king's interests might not incur damage. New Heart English Bible and over them three administrators, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king might not suffer loss. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand three presidents higher than they, of whom Daniel [is] first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have 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. Smith's Literal Translation And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was one: that to them the satraps giving to them account, and the king not for him detriment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd three princes over them, of whom Daniel was one: that the governors might give an account to them, and the king might have no trouble. Catholic Public Domain Version And over these, three leaders, of whom Daniel was one, so that the governors would be accountable to them and the king would have no trouble. New American Bible These were accountable to three ministers, one of whom was Daniel; the satraps reported to them, so that the king should suffer no loss. New Revised Standard Version and over them three presidents, including Daniel; to these the satraps gave account, so that the king might suffer no loss. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, that the generals might give account to them, so that they might not trouble the king. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the three had authority higher than they, and Daniel was one of them, so that the Generals of the Army would be giving an account to them, and they would not be annoying the King OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation and over them three governors, of whom one was, Daniel; for the satraps to give account to them, that the king should not be troubled. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Plot Against Daniel1Now 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.… Cross References Daniel 2:48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. Daniel 5:29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. Esther 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen. Genesis 41:40-41 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” 1 Kings 4:5-6 Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king; / Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor. Nehemiah 7:2 Then I put my brother Hanani in charge of Jerusalem, along with Hananiah the commander of the fortress, because he was a faithful man who feared God more than most. 1 Chronicles 26:29 From the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. 2 Chronicles 19:11 Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!” Ezra 7:25 And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. Proverbs 8:15-16 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly. Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Luke 19:17 His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’ Acts 6:3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them Treasury of Scripture 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. of. Daniel 2:48,49 Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon… Daniel 5:16,29 And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom… 1 Samuel 2:30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. that. Matthew 18:23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. Luke 16:2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. and the. Ezra 4:22 Take heed now that ye fail not to do this: why should damage grow to the hurt of the kings? Esther 7:4 For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage. Proverbs 26:6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, and drinketh damage. Jump to Previous Account Accountable Accounts Administrators Captains Chief Commissioners Damage Daniel First Higher Loss Presidents Princes Responsible rs Rulers Satraps Suffer Three UndergoJump to Next Account Accountable Accounts Administrators Captains Chief Commissioners Damage Daniel First Higher Loss Presidents Princes Responsible rs Rulers Satraps Suffer Three UndergoDaniel 6 1. Daniel is made chief of the presidents.4. They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree. 10. Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den. 18. Daniel is saved; 24. his adversaries devoured; 25. and God magnified by a decree. and over them three administrators In the governance structure of the Medo-Persian Empire, the king appointed high-ranking officials to oversee various regions and ensure efficient administration. The term "administrators" indicates a level of authority and responsibility. This system reflects the hierarchical nature of ancient empires, where power was delegated to maintain control over vast territories. The number three may symbolize completeness or stability, a common theme in biblical numerology. including Daniel to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA Jewish exile in Babylon, known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God. He was appointed as one of the three administrators over the kingdom. 2. Administrators Three high-ranking officials, including Daniel, appointed to oversee the satraps and ensure the king's interests were protected. 3. Satraps Regional governors in the Persian Empire responsible for maintaining order and collecting taxes. They were accountable to the administrators. 4. King Darius The ruler of the Medo-Persian Empire at this time, who appointed Daniel and the other administrators to prevent loss in his kingdom. 5. Babylon The location of the events, a significant city in the ancient world and the center of the Babylonian and later the Medo-Persian Empire. Teaching Points Faithfulness in ExileDaniel's appointment as an administrator demonstrates the importance of remaining faithful to God, even in challenging circumstances. Believers are called to maintain integrity and excellence in their work, regardless of their environment. God's Sovereignty The appointment of Daniel shows God's control over political affairs. Christians can trust that God is at work in the leadership and governance of nations. Accountability and Stewardship The structure of accountability among the satraps and administrators highlights the biblical principle of stewardship. Believers are to be responsible and trustworthy in their roles, ensuring that they do not cause loss to those they serve. Influence through Integrity Daniel's life exemplifies how integrity and godly character can lead to positions of influence. Christians are encouraged to let their light shine before others, impacting their communities positively.(2) Three presidents.--See Note on Daniel 5:7. If there had been a triumvirate in Babylon, Darius continued the form of government which he found already existing, and retained Daniel in the official post to which he had been promoted by Belshazzar. Hebrew and overוְעֵ֤לָּא (wə·‘êl·lā) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 5924: Above them three תְּלָתָ֔א (tə·lā·ṯā) Number - masculine singular Strong's 8532: Three, third administrators, סָרְכִ֣ין (sā·rə·ḵîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5632: Chief, overseer including Daniel, דָנִיֵּ֖אל (ḏā·nî·yêl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1841: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon to whom לְהוֹן֙ (lə·hō·wn) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew these אִלֵּ֗ין (’il·lên) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 459: These satraps אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֣א (’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 324: A satrap, governor, of a, main province were accountable טַעְמָ֔א (ṭa‘·mā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 2941: Account, to be commanded, commandment, matter so that the king וּמַלְכָּ֖א (ū·mal·kā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king would not לָֽא־ (lā-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no suffer loss. נָזִֽק׃ (nā·ziq) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5142: To suffer injury Links Daniel 6:2 NIVDaniel 6:2 NLT Daniel 6:2 ESV Daniel 6:2 NASB Daniel 6:2 KJV Daniel 6:2 BibleApps.com Daniel 6:2 Biblia Paralela Daniel 6:2 Chinese Bible Daniel 6:2 French Bible Daniel 6:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 6:2 And over them three presidents of whom (Dan. 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