^{11 Ref} It is a rare thing that the king requires, and there is no other who can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.

^{12 Ref} For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

^{13 Ref} So the decree went forth, and the wise men were to be slain; and they sought Daniel and his companions to be slain.