Daniel 2:16

16 Y Daniel entró, y pidió al rey que le diera tiempo, y que él mostraría al rey la declaración

Daniel 2:16 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 2:16

Then Daniel went in
Or "went up" ^F14; 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.

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FOOTNOTES:

F14 (le) "ascendit", Gejerus.

Daniel 2:16 In-Context

14 Entonces Daniel habló avisada y prudentemente a Arioc, capitán de los de la guardia del rey, que había salido para matar a los sabios de Babilonia

15 Habló y dijo a Arioc capitán del rey: ¿Cuál es la causa por la cual este mandamiento se publica de parte del rey tan apresuradamente? Entonces Arioc declaró el negocio a Daniel

16 Y Daniel entró, y pidió al rey que le diera tiempo, y que él mostraría al rey la declaración

17 Entonces Daniel se fue a su casa y declaró el negocio a Ananías, Misael, y Azarías, sus compañeros

18 para demandar misericordias del Dios del cielo sobre este misterio, y que Daniel y sus compañeros no perecieran con los otros sabios de Babilonia