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Daniel 6

Daniel 6:12

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

Modern
So they approached the king and asked about his royal decree: “Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days any man who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions?” The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.”
Traditional
Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.
Literal
Then they went and spoke before the king concerning the decree of the king: “Did you not sign a decree that every man who makes a petition of any god or man up to thirty days, except of you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?” The king answered and said, “Certain is the word, according to the law of the Mede and Persian, which shall not pass away.”
Latin
Et accedentes locuti sunt regi super edicto: Rex, numquid non constituisti ut omnis homo qui rogaret quemquam de diis et hominibus usque ad dies triginta, nisi te, rex, mitteretur in lacum leonum? Ad quos respondens rex, ait: Verus est sermo juxta decretum Medorum atque Persarum, quod prævaricari non licet.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
So they approached the king and asked about his royal decree: “Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days any man who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions?” The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.”

Notes

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

Places

Media: An ancient kingdom; part of the Persian Empire Persia: An empire that ruled over the exiled Jews

Glossary

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

Topics

Civil Service: Corruption In Conspiracy: Daniel Constitution: Agreement Between the Ruler and People 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: Trial of Daniel, when Forbidden to Pray to Jehovah Hatred: Enemies of Daniel Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority King: Constitutional Restrictions of King: Decrees of, Irrevocable Medo-Persian Kingdom: Laws of, Unalterable Persecution: Suffering of Daniel Persia: Government of, Restricted by Constitutional Limitations Politics: Corruption In of Darius Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Daniel