Verse Comparison: Daniel 6:2
American Standard Version
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.
Amplified® Bible
And over them three presidents--of whom Daniel was one--that these satraps might give account to them and that the king should have no loss {or} damage.
Contemporary English Version
In order to make sure that his government was run properly, Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. One of these officials was Daniel.
Darby English Version
and over these, three presidents -- of whom Daniel was one -- to whom these satraps should render account, and that the king should suffer no loss.
Good News Bible
In addition, he chose Daniel and two others to supervise the governors and to look after the king's interests.
King James Version
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.
New American Standard Bible
and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.
New International Version
with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss.
New King James Version
and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel served as one), that these satraps might report to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.
Revised Standard Version
and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one, to whom these satraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss.
Young's Literal Translation
and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel `is' first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.
