1:8; 6:10). Daniel 3 – Saved in the Fiery Furnace A. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. This has long been a beloved Bible story – and no wonder. 4 (B)So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. (P)Also his sleep [g]went from him. And in his upper room, with his windows open (F)toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees (G)three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. 28 So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius (AE)and in the reign of (AF)Cyrus the Persian. 11 Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?”. Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, “Remember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.”, So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. 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 Daniel’s situation might not be changed. There are so many dramatic features in this story – the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of God, even wild animals and violence. 1 Kin. Proud member Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. 5 Then these men said, “We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”. 7 All the governors of the kingdom, the administrators and satraps, the counselors and advisors, have (D)consulted together to establish a royal statute and to make a firm decree, that whoever petitions any god or man for thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions. Daniel continues to pray three times a day to God towards Jerusalem; he is accused and King Darius, forced by his own decree, throws Daniel into the lions' den. 4:6]; 1 Thess. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.”. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing 8 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! 14 When Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard, had gone out to execute the wise men of Babylon, Daniel replied with discretion and tact. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!”. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, (V)because he believed in his God. 3:28; Acts 12:11; [Heb. 18 Now the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting; and no [f]musicians were brought before him. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “May the king live forever! The king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Daniel, servant of the living God, (R)has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?”, 21 Then Daniel said to the king, (S)“O king, live forever! of Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. So King Darius put the decree in writing. Bible Gateway Plus makes studying Scripture easier than ever. The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. 12 (H)And they went before the king, and spoke concerning the king’s decree: “Have you not signed a decree that every man who petitions any god or man within thirty days, except you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions?”, The king answered and said, “The thing is true, (I)according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which [b]does not alter.”, 13 So they answered and said before the king, “That Daniel, (J)who is [c]one of the captives from Judah, (K)does not show due regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed, but makes his petition three times a day.”, 14 And the king, when he heard these words, (L)was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he [d]labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him. New King James Version (NKJV). 63:9; Dan. 3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, (A)because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: 26 (Z)I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must (AA)tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”. Having received this advancement, Daniel “petitioned the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel sat in the gate of the king” (verse 49). (1) The image is made and set up. At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. The Book of Daniel Introduction to the Book of Daniel in the Bible. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. 16 So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. Daniel was a man of purpose, and we can see this all the way through his book. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. Daniel 6:15-16 - 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. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Daniel 6 – In the Lion’s Den. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. 8 At this time some astrologers # 3:8 Or Chaldeans came forward and denounced the Jews. Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. Daniel was a man of purpose (Dan. 23 Now the king was exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. 5:7; Jon. 8:29, 30, 46–48; Ps. The Dream Revealed to Daniel. Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Daniel 2 (the second chapter of the Book of Daniel) tells how Daniel related and interpreted a dream of Nebuchadnezzar II, king of Babylon.In his night dream, the king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its head of gold to its feet of mingled iron and clay; as he watched, a stone "not cut by human hands" destroyed the statue and became a mountain filling the whole world. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. 8 Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. 24 And the king gave the command, (W)and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions—them, (X)their children, and their wives; and the lions overpowered them, and broke all their bones in pieces before they ever came to the bottom of the den. 8 Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the (E)law of the Medes and Persians, which [a]does not alter.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. 32:17; Dan. Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth: “May you prosper greatly! But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” 17 (N)Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, (O)and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed. Now, Your Majesty, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, Your Majesty, shall be thrown into the lions’ den. 6 So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: (C)“King Darius, live forever! 20:16; Is. with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 1:14], NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NKJV Word Study Bible: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits.He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions’ den?” The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”, Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. 11:23; Jer. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. 1. 14 Then with counsel and wisdom Daniel answered Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon; 15 he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree from the king so urgent?” Then Arioch made the decision known to Daniel. Daniel in the Lions’ Den. When the king made a decree that everyone had to eat the same thing, Daniel and his friends decided they would abide by the law of Moses—and they did. 13 And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain. Daniel 6 - NIV: It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. 20 And when he came to the den, he cried out with a [h]lamenting voice to Daniel. 2:4, Ps. Salem Media Group. After revealing the king’s dream and its interpretation, Daniel was promoted within the empire. Daniel 3:10 "Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image:" The king really did not need them to remind him of his decree. Knowing of Daniel's devotion to his God, his enemies trick the king into issuing an edict forbidding worship of any other god or man for a 30-day period. 13 So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them. 3:17; [Luke 1:37], Num. 19 Then the (Q)king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions. “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 15 Then these men [e]approached the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is (M)the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”. Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. 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