16 Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.
16 At this, Daniel went in to the king and asked for time, so that he might interpret the dream for him.
16 And Daniel went in and requested the king to appoint him a time, that he might show the interpretation to the king.
16 Daniel went to the king and asked for a little time so that he could interpret the dream.
16 So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the interpretation.
16 Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the king what the dream meant.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 2:16
Commentary on Daniel 2:14-23
(Read Daniel 2:14-23)
Daniel humbly prayed that God would discover to him the king's dream, and the meaning of it. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it well becomes the greatest and best men to desire the prayers of others. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. They were particular in prayer. And whatever we pray for, we can expect nothing but as the gift of God's mercies. God gives us leave in prayer to tell our wants and burdens. Their plea with God was, the peril they were in. The mercy Daniel and his fellows prayed for, was bestowed. The fervent prayers of righteous men avail much. Daniel was thankful to God for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. How much more should we be thankful to God, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent!