Daniel 6:3
Daniel · Old Testament · Chapter 6
“Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.”Daniel 6:3
What Does Daniel 6:3 Mean?
Daniel 6:3 is found in the book of Daniel, chapter 6, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Daniel 6:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Daniel 5:14“I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.”1 Samuel 2:8“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”Genesis 41:38“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?”Esther 10:3“For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.”Daniel 5:12“Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.”Deuteronomy 34:9“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”Daniel 9:23“At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.”Proverbs 3:3“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”Nehemiah 7:2“That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.”Ecclesiastes 2:13“Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.”Genesis 41:41“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.”Genesis 41:40“Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.”
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