13. So a decree went out, and the wise men were about to be executed. They also sought Daniel and his friends so that they could be executed.
14. Then Daniel spoke with prudent counsel to Arioch, who was in charge of the king’s executioners and who had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon.
15. He inquired of Arioch the king’s deputy, “Why is the decree from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter.
16. So Daniel went in and requested the king to grant him time, that he might disclose the interpretation to the king.
17. Then Daniel went to his home and informed his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the matter.
18. He asked them to pray for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery so that he and his friends would not be destroyed along with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
19. Then in a night vision the mystery was revealed to Daniel. So Daniel praised the God of heaven,
20. saying,“Let the name of God be praised forever and ever,for wisdom and power belong to him.