“Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.”
Nebuchadnezzar begins recounting the dream to Daniel: Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is hidden from you, tell me the visions of my dream that I saw and their interpretation. The king again emphasizes Daniel's unique capability; no mystery is hidden from him because of the divine spirit within him. The address chief of the magicians reflects Daniel's position of authority; he is not merely one of the wise men but their head. The king's confidence in Daniel's ability (he does not threaten or demand but respectfully requests) reflects the relationship established through previous successful interpretations. Nebuchadnezzar treats Daniel with deference and respect, explicitly crediting his supernatural capability. This relationship of trust, built on demonstrated divine access, becomes the foundation for Daniel's continued influence in Babylon.
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