17. So Daniel went to his house. He explained the whole story to his friends Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.
18. Daniel asked his friends to pray to the God of heaven. Daniel asked them to pray that God would show them mercy and help them understand this secret. Then Daniel and his friends would not be put to death with the other wise men of Babylon.
19. During the night God explained the secret to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.
20. Daniel said:“Praise God forever and ever.He has wisdom and power.