Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account unto them, and that the king should have no damage.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Darius was pleased to put over the kingdom a hundred and twenty captains, who were to be all through the kingdom;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

and over these, three presidents -- of whom Daniel was one -- to whom these satraps should render account, and that the king should suffer no loss.

World English Bible (WEB)

and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; that these satraps might give account to them, and that the king should have no damage.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and higher than they three presidents, of whom Daniel `is' first, that these satraps may give to them an account, and the king have no loss.