17 And as for these children, the four of them, to them the [true] God gave knowledge and insight in all writing and wisdom;+ and Daniel himself had understanding in all sorts of visions and dreams.+

3 Then it was that this Daniel was steadily distinguishing himself+ over the high officials and the satraps, forasmuch as an extraordinary spirit* was in him;+ and the king was intending to elevate him over all the kingdom.