Overview
The Bible addresses arioch across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Daniel. Closely related themes include Interpreter. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Daniel.
Key Bible verses about arioch
Old Testament
Daniel
Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: answered: Cald. returned captain: or, chief marshal: Cald. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen
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.
Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.
Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation. I have: Cald. That I have found captives: Cald. children of the captivity of Judah
People in the Bible and arioch
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying arioch for yourself
- Begin with Daniel 2:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Daniel and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Interpreter.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about arioch?
The Bible addresses arioch across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Daniel. Closely related themes include Interpreter. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Daniel.
How many Bible verses are about arioch?
The Bible references arioch in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention arioch?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Daniel 2:14: “Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: answered: Cald. returned captain: or, chief marshal: Cald. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
Which people in the Bible are associated with arioch?
Daniel.
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