Daniel 2:16
"Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Then Daniel went in,.... Or "went up" (n); to the king's palace, which might be built on an eminence; or into his chamber, where he probably was; or in some upper room, very likely introduced by Arioch; and which was a bold and daring action in them both: in Arioch, to cease from doing his orders, and entering into the

king's presence before he had; and in Daniel, to appear before him, having the name of a wise man, when the king was in such a fury; all which was owing to the providence of God, that wrought upon the heart of Arioch, to listen to what Daniel said, and inspired them both with courage to go in to the king: and desired of the king that he would give him time; not two or three days, but only that night, till morning, as Saadiah observes; and this with a view not to read books, or study any art; or, by reasoning with himself, or conversation with others, to get knowledge; but to pray to God: and that he would show the king the interpretation; that is, of his dream, and the dream itself; being persuaded in his own mind that God would hear his prayers, and make it known to him. The king granted him his request, though he upbraided the wise men of their design to gain time; but perhaps, upon the sight of Daniel, he remembered him again, and how superior in wisdom he was to all his magicians and wise men; and besides, Daniel gave him hope, yea, assurance, of showing his dream, and the interpretation of it, which his mind was very eager after; but chiefly this subsiding of his wrath, and his indulging Daniel in his request, were owing to the overruling providence of God. (n) "ascendit", Gejerus.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (11 words)

H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל
Definition:

13,14 50t. Daniel.Topical LexiconPersonal backgroundDaniel (“God is my Judge”) was a noble Judean youth taken captive to Babylon in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1–6). Though exiled, he remain 13,14 50t. Daniel.Topical LexiconPersonal backgroundDaniel (“God is my Judge”) was a noble Judean youth taken captive to Babylon in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1–6). Though exiled, he remain

H5954 עָלל
Definition:

16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P 16; withעַלpersonDaniel 2:24; withלְבַיְהֵתּDaniel 6:11,Songs 3feminine singularעללתKt,עַלַּתQrDaniel 5:10;ParticipleעלליןKt,עָלִּיןQr, absoluteDaniel 4:4;Daniel 5:8.Haph`elbring in, withקֳדָםperson:P

Possible Meanings:
  • go (semantic_range)
  • come in (semantic_range)
  • be brought (semantic_range)
H1156 בְּעָא
Definition:

16,49; 3masculine pluralבְּעוֺDaniel 2:13; 1pluralבְּעֵ֫ינָאDaniel 2:23;Imperfect3masculine singularיִבְעֵאDaniel 6:8;Daniel 6:13; 1singularאֶבְעֵאֿDaniel 7:16;InfinitiveלְמִבְעֵאDaniel 2:18;Participl 16,49; 3masculine pluralבְּעוֺDaniel 2:13; 1pluralבְּעֵ֫ינָאDaniel 2:23;Imperfect3masculine singularיִבְעֵאDaniel 6:8;Daniel 6:13; 1singularאֶבְעֵאֿDaniel 7:16;InfinitiveלְמִבְעֵאDaniel 2:18;Participl

Possible Meanings:
  • ask (semantic_range)
  • seek (semantic_range)
  • ask (semantic_range)
  • request (semantic_range)
  • seek (semantic_range)
H4481 מִן
Definition:

5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co 5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co

Possible Meanings:
  • from (semantic_range)
  • out of (semantic_range)
  • by (semantic_range)
  • by reason of (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H2166 זְמָן
Definition:

7time(probably loan-word from Old Persianzrvan, zarvâna,time,age, NöM 152Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change ofν[b] tom) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataeanזמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean)זבןLzb26 7time(probably loan-word from Old Persianzrvan, zarvâna,time,age, NöM 152Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change ofν[b] tom) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataeanזמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean)זבןLzb26

Possible Meanings:
  • agree together (semantic_range)
H5415 נְתַן
Definition:

13– Foes of the returning exiles warn Artaxerxes that, if Jerusalem is rebuilt, its citizens “will no longer pay tribute, duty, or toll,” threatening the royal treasury.2.Ezra 7:20(twice in the verse) 13– Foes of the returning exiles warn Artaxerxes that, if Jerusalem is rebuilt, its citizens “will no longer pay tribute, duty, or toll,” threatening the royal treasury.2.Ezra 7:20(twice in the verse)

Possible Meanings:
  • give (semantic_range)
H6591 פְשַׁר
Definition:

45interpretation(of dream) (compare Biblical Hebrew as loan-word); — construct׳פDaniel 4:3;Daniel 5:15,26;Daniel 7:16; emphaticמִּשְׁרָאDaniel 2:47t. Daniel; +Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:16Kt (Qrהֵּ֯);הָ֯Dan 45interpretation(of dream) (compare Biblical Hebrew as loan-word); — construct׳פDaniel 4:3;Daniel 5:15,26;Daniel 7:16; emphaticמִּשְׁרָאDaniel 2:47t. Daniel; +Daniel 4:15;Daniel 4:16Kt (Qrהֵּ֯);הָ֯Dan

H2324 חֲוָא
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding tochavah; to show -- shew.see HEBREWchavahNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originseechavah.Brown-Driver-Briggs[חֲוָה]verb Pa. Haph`el(M§ 65 c) declare (ᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrew (Aramaic) corresponding tochavah; to show -- shew.see HEBREWchavahNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Originseechavah.Brown-Driver-Briggs[חֲוָה]verb Pa. Haph`el(M§ 65 c) declare (ᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrew

H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)

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