What did Daniel ask of King Nebuchadnezzar when he went in before him?
When Daniel went in before King Nebuchadnezzar, he requested that the king grant him time, promising that he would then make known the interpretation of the dream. This request came after Daniel learned of the decree to slay Babylon's wise men and after Ariok made the matter known to him.
Les explains that Daniel was still a young man, without gray hairs or age to command respect, yet he spoke with counsel and wisdom to Ariok, the captain of the king's guard. After Ariok made the king's decree known to Daniel, Daniel went in before the king and asked for time, promising to show the interpretation. Les emphasizes that this was not human happenstance but the almighty sovereign God at work. God later revealed the secret to Daniel in a night vision, enabling him to answer the king's demand.