Daniel 1:20 — Whatever subject the king asked them about, everything that required wisdom of… — FBV | maBible
Read Daniel 1:20 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Daniel 1.20, Daniel 1v20, Dn. 1:20. Whatever subject the king asked them about, everything that required wisdom of understanding, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his…
Other reference formats: Daniel 1.20, Daniel 1v20, Dn. 1:20.
20 Whatever subject the king asked them about, everything that required wisdom of understanding, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
Notes and references
The Hebrew does not say “wisdom and understanding” as most versions translate it. Some argue that “wisdom of understanding” indicates a superlative, in that the highest form of wisdom is indicated. Others suggest that “understanding” qualifies the term “wisdom,” indicating that this wisdom did not…