King James Bible
"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:"
Daniel responds to a life-threatening crisis with measured diplomacy rather than panic or defiance. His approach demonstrates the divine wisdom he possesses, choosing careful words that would appeal to a royal official executing orders. Arioch held significant authority as the chief executioner of Nebuchadnezzar's elite guard. By engaging directly with this powerful official rather than fleeing or hiding, Daniel shows both courage and strategic thinking in navigating Babylonian court politics. The execution order was already in motion, making the situation urgently dangerous for all the wise men, including Daniel and his friends. This detail emphasizes the immediate peril and the narrow window Daniel had to intervene before the massacre began.