# prudence and discretion

These two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize the greatness of his prudence. AT: "caution and careful judgment" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])

# Arioch

This is the name of the king's commander. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# bodyguard

This is a group of men whose job is to protect the king.

# who had come to kill

"who the king had sent out to kill"

# Daniel went in

Daniel probably went to the palace. AT: "Daniel went to the palace" or "Daniel went to talk with the king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# requested an appointment with the king

"asked for a set time to meet with the king"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/daniel]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/commander]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/king]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/babylon]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wise]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/decree]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/interpret]]