⁷ The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar;^(A) to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.^(B)

²⁶ The king asked Daniel (also called Belteshazzar),^(A) “Are you able to tell me what I saw in my dream and interpret it?”

¹¹ There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods^(A) in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom^(B) like that of the gods.^(C) Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners.^(D)

¹⁴ I have heard that the spirit of the gods^(A) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.^(B)