Daniel 2:8-9

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

⁸ The king answered and said, "I know with certainty that you are trying to _r gain time, because you see that the word from me is firm - ⁹ if you do not make the dream known to me, _s there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till _t the times change. _u Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation."

1. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:16
   Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
   Colossians 4:5
   Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
   
2. Cross References
   Esther 4:11
   "All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that if any man or woman goes to the king inside the inner court without being called, there is but one law - to be put to death, except the one to whom the king holds out the golden scepter so that he may live. But as for me, I have not been called to come in to the king these thirty days."
   
3. Cross References
   Daniel 2:21
   He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
   Daniel 7:25
   He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time.
   
4. Cross References
   Daniel 2:6
   But if you show the dream and its interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. Therefore show me the dream and its interpretation.
   Daniel 2:7
   They answered a second time and said, "Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show its interpretation.