Arioch Summary
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Arioch, the captain of King Nebuchadnezzar's guard, was commanded to execute the wise men of Babylon but brought Daniel before the king to interpret his dream.
captain of Nebuchadnezzar's bodyguard (DAN 2:14)
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Arioch
long; great; tall
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Arioch
· Also called · H746 none · DAN 2:14 long; great; tall
- he אַרְיוֹךְ arəiokh · H746 · DAN 2:14
- he אֲרְיוֹךְ · H0746B
- el Αριώχῃ Ariṓxēͅ · none · DAN 2:14
- bg Ариох
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Arioch Article
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Arioch is mentioned in the book of Daniel as the captain of King Nebuchadnezzar's guard during the time of the Babylonian exile. In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream and demanded that his wise men not only interpret the dream but also tell him what he had dreamed. When they were unable to do so, the king ordered Arioch to execute all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel, a young Jewish exile, requested time from Arioch to interpret the king's dream. Arioch brought Daniel before Nebuchadnezzar, and Daniel was able to reveal both the content of the dream and its interpretation, which concerned the rise and fall of future kingdoms and the ultimate establishment of God's eternal kingdom.
Arioch's role in this narrative highlights the danger faced by Daniel and his friends, as well as the power and authority of the Babylonian king. Arioch's willingness to grant Daniel's request and bring him before Nebuchadnezzar also demonstrates the respect and trust that Daniel had earned in the Babylonian court, even as a young exile.
Arioch 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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