Daniel 2:49
Daniel · Old Testament · Chapter 2
“Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.”Daniel 2:49
What Does Daniel 2:49 Mean?
Daniel 2:49 is found in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 49 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Daniel 2:49 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Daniel 1:7“Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.”Daniel 3:12“There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”Esther 2:19“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king’s gate.”Esther 2:21“In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.”Daniel 3:30“Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.”Amos 5:15“Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.”Esther 3:2“And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.”Proverbs 28:12“When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.”Jeremiah 39:3“And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergalsharezer, Samgarnebo, Sarsechim, Rabsaris, Nergalsharezer, Rabmag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.”Daniel 1:17“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”Daniel 2:17“Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:”Daniel 2:30“But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.”Acts 23:34“And when the governor had read the letter, he asked of what province he was. And when he understood that he was of Cilicia;”
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