Daniel 2:13-15

Complete Jewish Bible

¹³ When the decree was published that the sages were to be slain, they sought Dani’el and his companions in order to have them put to death.

¹⁴ Then, choosing his words carefully, Dani’el consulted Aryokh, captain of the royal guard, who had already gone out to kill the sages of Bavel. ¹⁵ He said to Aryokh, “Since you are the king’s official, let me ask: why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” Aryokh explained the matter to Dani’el.