# prudence and discretion

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

# Arioch

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

# bodyguard

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

# who had come to kill

"whom the king had sent out to kill"

# all the wise men in Babylon

The phrase "wise men" translates a word for a group of men whom people thought were wise. See how you translated it in [Daniel 2:12](../02/12.md).