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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.

World English Bible (WEB)

He answered Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree so urgent from the king?” Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.

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.

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He made answer and said to Arioch, O captain of the king, why is the king's order so cruel? Then Arioch gave Daniel an account of the business.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Habló y dijo á Arioch capitán del rey: ¿Qué es la causa que este mandamiento se publica de parte del rey tan apresuradamente? Entonces Arioch declaró el negocio á Daniel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

―¿Por qué ha dado el rey semejante orden? Entonces Arioc le contó lo que había sucedido.

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