Daniel 6:15

Translations

Modern

Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”

Traditional

Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

Literal

Then these men went as a group upon the king, and were saying to the king: “Know, O king, that it is the law of the Mede and Persian that any decree or statute that the king establishes cannot be changed.”

Latin

Viri autem illi, intelligentes regem, dixerunt ei: Scito, rex, quia lex Medorum atque Persarum est ut omne decretum, quod constituerit rex, non liceat immutari.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Daniel 6:12
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 The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.”
Esther 8:8
Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.”
Psalm 94:20–21
Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
Daniel 6:8
Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”

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 Decrees of the Medes, Irrevocable 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 Politics: Corruption In of Darius Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Daniel

Daniel 6:15

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