Daniel 2:15
Daniel 2:14-16 The Message (MSG)
When Arioch, chief of the royal guards, was making arrangements for the execution, Daniel wisely took him aside and quietly asked what was going on: “Why this all of a sudden?”
Daniel 2:15 King James Version (KJV)
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 2:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
he said to Arioch, the king’s commander, “For what reason is the decree from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter.
Daniel 2:15 New Century Version (NCV)
saying, “Why did the king order such a terrible punishment?” Then Arioch explained everything to Daniel.
Daniel 2:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
he 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.
Daniel 2:15 New International Version (NIV)
He asked the king’s officer, “Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?” Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel.
Daniel 2:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the decision known to Daniel.
Daniel 2:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
he 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.
Daniel 2:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
He asked Arioch, “Why has the king issued such a harsh decree?” So Arioch told him all that had happened.