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Arioch
the name means Lion-like Easton's Bible Dictionary
Arioch, the captain of King Nebuchadnezzar's guard, was commanded to execute the wise men of Babylon but brought Daniel before the king to interpret his dream.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lion-like, venerable. (1.) A king of Ellasar who was confederate with Chedorlamer (Gen. 14:1, 9). The tablets recently discovered by Mr. Pinches (see CHALDEA) show the true reading is Eri-Aku of Larsa. This Elamite name meant "servant of the moon-god." It was afterwards changed into Rimsin, "Have mercy, O moon-god."
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at Daniel 2:14.
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Verses that name Arioch
- Daniel 2:14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, went out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel responded with discretion and tact.
- Daniel 2:15 “Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
- Daniel 2:24 Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.”
- Daniel 2:25 Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.”