Daniel 2:15

Daniel 2:15 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15He asked the king’s officer, “Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?” Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

15he said to Arioch, the king’s officer, “For what reason is the decree from the king so harsh?” Then Arioch informed Daniel of the matter.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

15he said to Arioch, the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king so harsh and urgent?” Then Arioch explained the matter to Daniel.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

15“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked.
Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

15he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, Wherefore is the decree so urgent from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

15Yea, he answered and sayde vnto Arioch the kings captaine, Why is the sentence so hastie from the king? Then Arioch declared the thing to Daniel.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

15He answered Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree so urgent from the king?” Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

15He asked the king’s officer, “Why did Nebuchadnezzar give a terrible order like that?” Then Arioch explained to Daniel what was going on.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

15Daniel said to Arioch, ‘Why is the king's command so cruel?’ Then Arioch explained everything to Daniel.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

15He has answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, “Why [is] the sentence so urgent from before the king?” Then Arioch has made the thing known to Daniel,

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