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Daniel 6

Daniel 6:17

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

Modern
A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.
Traditional
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
Literal
And one stone was brought and was laid over the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his signet ring and with the signets of his nobles, that the matter might not be changed concerning Daniel.
Latin
Allatusque est lapis unus, et positus est super os laci: quem obsignavit rex annulo suo, et annulo optimatum suorum, ne quid fieret contra Danielem.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.

Notes

Daniel 6:17

his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles: Sealing the lions' den with multiple seals made a secret rescue impossible. The king and officials could not open the den without breaking the seals and alerting others.

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

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Lion Seal

Topics

Babylon: Empire of a Limited Monarchy Civil Service: Corruption In Conspiracy: Daniel Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Courage and Fidelity of Faith: Trial of Daniel, when Forbidden to Pray to Jehovah Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority Lion used for the Torture of Criminals Persecution: Suffering of Daniel Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Daniel Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: Lion's Den Secured By Seals: Impressions of Used for Security