Faithfulness Rewarded

¹⁷ God gave these four young men knowledge and understanding^(A) in every kind of literature and wisdom. Daniel also understood visions and dreams^(B) of every kind.

¹² There are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.^(A) These men have ignored you,^(B) the king; they do not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”