Verse Comparison: Daniel 2:15
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
He said to Arioch, the king's captain, Why is the decree so urgent {and} hasty from the king? Then Arioch explained the matter to Daniel.
Contemporary English Version
and asked, "Why did the king give such cruel orders?" After Arioch explained what had happened,
Darby English Version
he answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so rigorous from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
Good News Bible
he asked Arioch why the king had issued such a harsh order. So Arioch told Daniel what had happened.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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."
New International Version
He asked the king's officer, "Why did the king issue such a harsh decree?" Arioch then explained the matter to Daniel.
New King James Version
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
he said to Arioch, the king's commander, "For what reason does the decree from the king seem so urgent?" Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter.
Revised Standard Version
he said to Ar'i-och, the king's captain, "Why is the decree of the king so severe?" Then Ar'i-och made the matter known to Daniel.
Young's Literal Translation
He hath answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, `Wherefore `is' the sentence so urgent from before the king?' Then Arioch hath made the thing known to Daniel,
