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Daniel 2:17

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Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:
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  1. Daniel 1:11Rank 1 from verse 17
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    11Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

  2. Daniel 1:6–7Rank 2 from verse 17
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    6Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

    7Unto 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 Abed-nego.

  3. Daniel 3:12Rank 3 from verse 17
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    12There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

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Daniel 2:17

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

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companions

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Persons who accompany, associate, or share a condition, work, covenant, or fellowship with others; fellows, mates, or partners.

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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:

2:15He 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.

2:16Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.

2:17Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:

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2:18That 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.

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