A decree was issued to kill all the wise men of Babylon, and men were sent to look for Daniel and his friends to put them to death. All because King Nebuchadnezzar saw a dream and he demanded that the wise men tell him his dream and also interpret it. Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him. Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. During the night the mystery was revealed by God to Daniel in a vision. Daniel told the king the dream that he had seen and also interpreted it to the satisfaction of the king. The king placed Daniel in a high position and lavished many gifts on him. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. Daniel could have been selfish and enjoyed his exalted status all by himself. But he chose not to do that. He did not forget his friends who had prayed with him. No doubt, the mystery was revealed to him, but his friends had also interceded for the same matter. At Daniel's request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon.
MORAL: NEVER FORGET OTHERS WHO HELP YOU WITH PRAYERS OR OTHERWISE
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