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.

Then {H116} Arioch {H746} brought in {H5954} Daniel {H1841} before {H6925} the king {H4430} in haste {H927}, and said {H560} thus {H3652} unto him, I have found {H7912} a man {H1400} of the captives {H1123}{H1547} of {H4481} Judah {H3061}, that will make known {H3046} unto the king {H4430} the interpretation {H6591}.

Quickly Aryokh brought Dani'el before the king and told him, "I have found one of the exiles of Y'hudah who will reveal the interpretation to his majesty."

Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.”

Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the children of the captivity of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Context

This pivotal verse marks a dramatic turning point in the narrative of Daniel and the Babylonian court. King Nebuchadnezzar had been deeply troubled by a dream and, uniquely, demanded that his wise men not only interpret it but also tell him the dream itself. When they failed, the king issued a decree to execute all the wise men of Babylon, a command that also endangered Daniel and his three friends (Daniel 2:12). Daniel, upon learning of the decree, boldly approached Arioch, the captain of the king's guard, and requested time to seek an interpretation from God (Daniel 2:16). After Daniel and his companions earnestly prayed, God revealed the mystery to Daniel in a night vision (Daniel 2:19). With the divine revelation in hand, Daniel then went back to Arioch, stating his readiness to provide the interpretation. This verse describes Arioch's hurried response, eager to present a solution and save himself and the other wise men from the king's wrath.

Key Themes

  • Divine Providence and Timing: The "haste" with which Arioch brings Daniel before the king underscores the urgency of the situation and the perfect timing of God's intervention. It was not Arioch's cleverness but God's sovereign plan that brought Daniel, a humble captive, to the forefront at this critical moment.
  • God's Chosen Instrument: Daniel, despite being an exile and a "captive of Judah," is presented as the only one capable of revealing the king's secret. This highlights God's ability to use unexpected individuals, even those in seemingly powerless positions, to display His power and wisdom to the most powerful rulers on earth.
  • Contrast Between Human and Divine Wisdom: The failure of all the Babylonian wise men, astrologers, and sorcerers stands in stark contrast to Daniel's success through divine revelation. This passage emphasizes that true wisdom and understanding come not from human intellect or pagan practices but from God alone.

Linguistic Insights

The name Arioch (אריוך), meaning "lion-like" or "reverent," identifies him as the captain of the king's guard, a position of significant authority and responsibility, especially in carrying out the king's decrees. His decision to bring Daniel "in haste" (בְחֻפְזָה, beḥuphza) vividly conveys the immediate danger and the immense relief he felt at having found a potential solution to the king's impossible demand. The phrase "captives of Judah" (מִבְּנֵי גָלוּתָא דִּיהוּד) specifically identifies Daniel not as a native Babylonian but as an exile from the conquered kingdom of Judah, further emphasizing the extraordinary nature of his divine insight.

Practical Application

This verse offers profound encouragement for believers today. It reminds us that:

  • God Uses the Unlikely: Just as God used Daniel, a captive, to reveal mysteries to a mighty king, He often uses ordinary people in unexpected circumstances to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. Our background or perceived status does not limit God's ability to work through us.
  • Divine Wisdom Prevails: When human wisdom, knowledge, and power fail to provide answers or solutions, we are called to trust in God's superior wisdom and revelation. As 1 Corinthians 1:25 states, "the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men."
  • God's Perfect Timing: The urgency in this verse highlights God's perfect timing. He brings His servants to the forefront precisely when they are needed most, demonstrating His control over all circumstances. We can have confidence that God's plan unfolds in His perfect time.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:27

    But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

  • 1 Corinthians 1:28

    And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, [yea], and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

  • Daniel 5:13

    Then was Daniel brought in before the king. [And] the king spake and said unto Daniel, [Art] thou that Daniel, which [art] of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?

  • Daniel 6:13

    Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which [is] of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

  • Daniel 1:6

    Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

  • Ecclesiastes 9:10

    Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

  • Nehemiah 7:6

    These [are] the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem and to Judah, every one unto his city;
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