2 So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, mediums, sorcerers, and Chaldeans 2:2 In this chap. Chaldeans are influential Babylonian wise men., 2:2 Dt 18:10,11; 2Ch 33:6; Is 47:9,12 to tell the king his dreams. When they came and stood before the king,
48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon. 2:48 Gn 41:41; Dn 3:1,12,30