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Daniel 6

Daniel 6:10

Daniel in the Lions’ Den · Daniel 6:10–24
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Translations

Modern
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
Traditional
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Literal
And Daniel, when he came to know that the writing was signed, he went to his house, and the windows were opened unto him in his upper room toward Jerusalem; and three times in a day he would kneel down on his knees and pray and give thanks before his God, as was his custom from before this.
Latin
Quod cum Daniel comperisset, id est, constitutam legem, ingressus est domum suam: et fenestris apertis in cœnaculo suo contra Jerusalem tribus temporibus in die flectebat genua sua, et adorabat, confitebaturque coram Deo suo sicut et ante facere consueverat.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

Notes

Daniel 6:10–11

  • just as he had done before: Daniel's regular prayer time helped him worship God daily.

  • Jerusalem was God's chosen city (1 Kings 11:36). Even though the temple was gone, forgetting Jerusalem was unthinkable (Psalm 137:5–6). Someday, the temple would be rebuilt (Isaiah 2:2–4; 44:28).

Daniel 6:1–28

God saved and freed his loyal servant Daniel (Daniel 5:23; 6:20), but Belshazzar's lifeless gods could not help him.

Daniel 2:1–6:28

This section contains stories and dreams from the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. Daniel used his special gift to understand dreams and showed great skill in the study of literature and science (Daniel 1:17). Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of history until God's kingdom appears (Daniel 2:44–49). Daniel 3–6 describes the fall of Babylon and the rise of Persia. History is moving toward a clear goal. That goal is the everlasting kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44; 4:2–3, 34; 6:26).

Events

People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Kneeling Lion Medes, Media, Median

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Civil Service: Corruption In Conspiracy: Daniel Courage: The Courage of Conviction: Daniel, in Persisting in Prayer Regardless of the Edict Against Praying Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Courage and Fidelity of Diplomacy: Corrupt Practices in the officers of Nebuchadnezzars Court to Secure the Destruction of Daniel Faith: Daniel Faith: Trial of Daniel, when Forbidden to Pray to Jehovah Hatred: Enemies of Daniel Holy Boldness: Daniel Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority Jerusalem: Prayers of the Israelites Made Toward Jerusalem: The Jews: Prayed Towards Obedience: Daniel Persecution: Suffering of Daniel Persia: Government of, Restricted by Constitutional Limitations Politics: Corruption In of Darius Prayer: Thrice Daily Prayerfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Private Prayer: Nothing should Hinder Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Daniel Steadfastness: Daniel Symbols and Similitudes: Praying Toward the Temple Temple: Solomon's: Prayer Made Toward Thankfulness: Habitually offer Thankfulness: should be offered in Private Worship Thanksgiving: Saints: Habitually offer Thanksgiving: should be offered in Private Worship