Daniel 6:2-4

International Standard Version

² along with three chief administrators from them, one of which was Daniel. The regional authorities^[a] reported to these three administrators,^[b] so that the king would experience no losses. ³ Daniel distinguished himself among all the administrators and regional authorities,^[c] because he was of an extraordinary spirit. Therefore the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.

A Plot to Destroy Daniel

⁴ Because of this, the administrators and regional authorities^[d] tried to bring allegations of dereliction of duty in government affairs against Daniel, but they were unable to find any charges of corruption. Daniel^[e] was trustworthy, and no evidence of^[f] negligence or corruption could be found against him.