Daniel 1:17
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Cross-reference
In Daniel 1:4, the king's selection criteria (skillful, wise) are listed, while 1:17 reveals these gifts came from God.
Daniel 5:12 confirms Daniel's God-given ability to interpret dreams and solve problems, echoing the same divine endowment.
In Daniel 5:12, Daniel's wisdom in interpreting dreams is highlighted — directly tracing back to God's gift in 1:17.
In Daniel 4:9, Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges Daniel's wisdom from God — confirming the gift given in 1:17 was recognized later.
Daniel 2:23 has Daniel thanking God for wisdom and might — directly echoing the gift of knowledge in 1:17.
Daniel 2:21 affirms God gives wisdom to the wise — same theme as God granting knowledge to Daniel and friends in 1:17.
Daniel 10:1 shows Daniel receiving understanding of a vision, continuing the theme of divine insight granted in Daniel 1:17.
Daniel 5:14 repeats that Daniel has a spirit of wisdom and understanding, reinforcing the gift described earlier.
In Proverbs 2:6, the Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding — a direct statement of the same truth seen in Daniel 1:17.
Ezekiel 28:3 references Daniel's legendary wisdom, showing his reputation as the wisest of his time.
In Ecclesiastes 2:26, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness to those who please him — a parallel to His gift to Daniel.
In 2 Chronicles 1:12, God gives Solomon wisdom and knowledge — a direct parallel to giving Daniel understanding and skill.
In Acts 6:10, Stephen's wisdom from the Spirit cannot be resisted — similar to Daniel's God-given wisdom that impressed officials.
In 1 Kings 4:29-31, God gives Solomon extraordinary wisdom and understanding — a close parallel to God bestowing knowledge and skill on Daniel.
In 1 Kings 3:12, God grants Solomon a wise and discerning heart — a direct parallel to giving Daniel knowledge and understanding.
Genesis 41:8-15 features Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams by God's power, mirroring Daniel's gift of dream interpretation.
Numbers 12:6 establishes that God reveals Himself to prophets through visions and dreams, the same channel given to Daniel.
In Acts 7:10, God gave Joseph favor and wisdom in Egypt — mirroring how He gave Daniel wisdom among captives.
2 Chronicles 9:23 also highlights Solomon's renowned wisdom, echoing the theme of divine gift seen in Daniel.
In Luke 21:15, Jesus promises to give His followers wisdom to speak — echoing God's gift of wisdom to Daniel and his friends.
In 2 Chronicles 1:10, Solomon asks God for wisdom — the same kind of gift God later bestows on Daniel.
1 Kings 10:24 describes Solomon's wisdom drawing all nations, similar to Daniel's God-given wisdom though in a different context.
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 lists spiritual gifts like wisdom and knowledge, paralleling the God-given abilities bestowed on Daniel.
In 2 Timothy 2:7, Paul affirms that the Lord gives understanding — the same divine source of wisdom as in Daniel 1:17.
In James 1:5, God gives wisdom liberally to those who ask — Daniel's wisdom also came from God's generous giving.
In James 3:17, wisdom from above is described — the same heavenly wisdom God gave to Daniel and his friends.
In Job 32:8, Elihu states that understanding comes from God’s Spirit — a general principle exemplified in Daniel 1:17.
In James 1:17, every good gift comes from God — Daniel's wisdom is one such good gift from above.