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Daniel 2:8 · KJV

"The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6But if ye shew the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honour: therefore shew me the dream, and the interpretation thereof.
7They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.
8The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.
9But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.
10The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king's matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle suspicion in relationships?

2

What does it mean to you to be honest under pressure?

3

When have you felt the need to prove your intentions?

Life Application

integrity

Be transparent in your dealings with others, especially when trust is questioned.

communication

Address misunderstandings openly to prevent suspicion from growing.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Hillah, Iraq today)

The capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its impressive architecture and cultural advancements.

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