It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom. All rights reserved. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. New King James Version (NKJV). 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. 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. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 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). 3:17; [Luke 1:37], Num. âFor he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 1. 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. Bible Gateway Plus makes studying Scripture easier than ever. 28 So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius (AE)and in the reign of (AF)Cyrus the Persian. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “May the king live forever! (AB)For He is the living God,And steadfast forever;His kingdom is the one which shall not be (AC)destroyed,And His dominion shall endure to the end.27 He delivers and rescues,(AD)And He works signs and wondersIn heaven and on earth,Who has delivered Daniel from the [i]power of the lions. The Dream Revealed to Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. 6 So these governors and satraps thronged before the king, and said thus to him: (C)“King Darius, live forever! So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: âDid 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 lionsâ den?â The king answered, âThe decree standsâin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.â, Then they said to the king, âDaniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. 55:17; Acts 2:1, 2, 15; [Phil. All rights reserved. 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. 8:29, 30, 46–48; Ps. 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. 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. 1. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing Daniel answered, âMay the king live forever! 8 At this time some astrologers # 3:8 Or Chaldeans came forward and denounced the Jews. So King Darius put the decree in writing. 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. 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. 2:4, Ps. (P)Also his sleep [g]went from him. 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. 13 And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain. Daniel 3 - NIV: King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. Daniel 3 – Saved in the Fiery Furnace A. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. 5:17, 18, Gen. 18:14; Num. Now, Your Majesty, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be alteredâin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.â. Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth: âMay you prosper greatly! 4:6]; 1 Thess. When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, âDaniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?â. 19 Then the (Q)king arose very early in the morning and went in haste to the den of lions. 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. 20 And when he came to the den, he cried out with a [h]lamenting voice to Daniel. of We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Finally these men said, âWe will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.â. At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lionsâ den. Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, âRemember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.â, So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lionsâ den. When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.â, So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus, Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. Salem Media Group. 1:8; 6:10). Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast [him] into the den of lions. with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. 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. 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. My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. 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. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Daniel in the Lions’ Den. 9 They declared to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever! And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God. 63:9; Dan. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. 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.”. The Book of Daniel Introduction to the Book of Daniel in the Bible. Proud member 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. 32:17; 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. Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. 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 Danielâs situation might not be changed. Daniel was a man of purpose, and we can see this all the way through his book. 8 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. 11:23; Jer. 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. The king said to Daniel, âMay your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!â. And he could not sleep. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no injury whatever was found on him, (V)because he believed in his God. Daniel was a man of purpose (Dan. He still prays three times a day.â. 3:28; Acts 12:11; [Heb. 16 So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. 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. 10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. âI issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. 20:16; Is. This has long been a beloved Bible story – and no wonder. 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. 11 Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. 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. 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. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 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. Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Used by permission. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.â. 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. Daniel 6 – In the Lion’s Den. 23 Now the king was exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. 6 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 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 lionsâ den. 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