Daniel 6:4

Translations

Modern

Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.

Traditional

Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

Literal

Then the administrators and the satraps were looking for a matter to find against Daniel regarding the kingdom, and any matter or corruption they were not able to find, all because that he was trustworthy, and there was not found any neglect or corruption in him.

Latin

Porro rex cogitabat constituere eum super omne regnum: unde principes, et satrapæ quærebant occasionem ut invenirent Danieli ex latere regis: nullamque causam, et suspicionem reperire potuerunt, eo quod fidelis esset, et omnis culpa, et suspicio non inveniretur in eo.

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Hebrew

English

Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.

Notes

Daniel 6:3–5

Daniel's integrity was beyond question, and his abilities were unmatched. The envious administrators targeted his strongest point, his faithful worship of God. Daniel was about 80 to 85 years old at this time. He had lived an exemplary life in Babylon.

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

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People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Satrap

Topics

Civil Service: Corruption In Conspiracy: Daniel Diplomacy: Corrupt Practices in the officers of Nebuchadnezzars Court to Secure the Destruction of Daniel Envy: Princes of Babylon Envy: The Princes of Babylon, of Daniel Faith: Trial of Daniel, when Forbidden to Pray to Jehovah Faithfulness: Daniel Hatred: Enemies of Daniel Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority Injustice: Princes Integrity: Daniel, in Maintaining Uprightness of Character and Consistent Devoutness Magistrates: should be Faithful to the Sovereign Malice: Daniel's Enemies Malice: Presidents Persia: The Princes Were Advisors in Matters of Administration Politics: Corruption In of Darius Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Daniel Rulers: Wicked: The Princes, Conspiring Against Daniel

Daniel 6:4

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