Daniel 2:18

“That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.”

"That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon." - Daniel 2:18
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What does Daniel 2:18 mean?

The book of Daniel, found in the Old Testament of the Bible, is filled with stories of faith, courage, and the power of God. In Daniel 2:18, we read, "That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with…

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Seeking Divine Wisdom in the Midst of Crisis

In the book of Daniel, we encounter a story that resonates deeply with humanity's quest for understanding in times of uncertainty. Specifically, Daniel 2:18 states, "That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should…

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A Prayer for Divine Revelation and Mercy

O Lord God of Heaven, We humbly come before Your throne, bowed in reverence and awe of Your infinite wisdom and surpassing understanding. You are the Creator of all things, the Sovereign over every kingdom, and the Keeper of secrets known only to You. Today, we reflect upon the…

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Daniel 2:18 - "That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon."
Daniel 2:19 - "¶ Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven."
Daniel 10:2 - "In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks."
Daniel 2:49 - "Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king."
Daniel 2:20 - "Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:"
Daniel 10:18 - "Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,"
Daniel 2:17 - "Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:"
Daniel 2:13 - "And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain."
Daniel 7:18 - "But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever."
"¶ Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven." - Daniel 2:19
Daniel 2:16 - "Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation."
Daniel 2:14 - "¶ Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:"
Daniel 2:15 - "He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel."
Daniel 5:18 - "O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:"
Daniel 7:2 - "Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea."
Daniel 6:2 - "And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage."
Daniel 2:46 - "¶ Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him."
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Daniel 1:18 - "Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar."
"In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks." - Daniel 10:2
Daniel 2:27 - "Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;"
Daniel 2:47 - "The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret."
Daniel 8:18 - "Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright."
Daniel 3:18 - "But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."
Daniel 2:25 - "Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation."
Daniel 2:26 - "The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?"