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and plea before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel offering a prayer and imploring <i>favor</i> before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel seeking <i>to make</i> a petition and making supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then, by agreement, these men came [together] and found Daniel praying and making requests before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The men who had spoken to the king watched Daniel and saw him praying to his God for help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One of those times the men came in as a group and found Daniel praying and pleading to his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Daniel's enemies observed him praying to God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The conspirators then went as a group and found Daniel praying and seeking help before his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then those officials who had gone to the king came by collusion and found Daniel praying and asking for help before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and petition before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then these men have assembled, and found Daniel praying and pleading grace before his God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then these men have assembled, and found Daniel praying and entreating grace before his God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then these men ran together with tumult and found Daniel seeking and making supplication before his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore those men carefully watching him, found Daniel praying and making supplication to his God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, these men, inquiring diligently, discovered that Daniel was praying and making supplication to his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So these men stormed in and found Daniel praying and pleading before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The conspirators came and found Daniel praying and seeking mercy before his God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then these men spied, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Then those men were spying and they found Daniel when he prayed and sought favor before God<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then these men came tumultuously, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then these men watched, and found Daniel praying and supplicating to his God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/6-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2219" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">Daniel in the Lions' Den</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10</span>Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: ’ĕ·ḏa·yin (Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/479.htm" title="479: ’il·lêḵ (Pro-cp) -- These. (Aramaic) prolonged from 'el; these.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1400.htm" title="1400: guḇ·ray·yā (N-mpd) -- Man. (Aramaic) corresponding to gbar.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7284.htm" title="7284: har·gi·šū (V-Hifil-Perf-3mp) -- To be in tumult. (Aramaic) corresponding to ragash; to gather tumultuously.">went as a group</a> <a href="/hebrew/7912.htm" title="7912: wə·haš·ka·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3mp) -- (Aramaic) corresponding to shakach through the idea of disclosure of a covered or forgotten thing; to discover (literally or figuratively).">and found</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: lə·ḏā·nî·yêl (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">Daniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1156.htm" title="1156: bā·‘ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To ask, seek. (Aramaic) or b ah (Aramaic); corresponding to ba'ah; to seek or ask.">petitioning</a> <a href="/hebrew/2604.htm" title="2604: ū·miṯ·ḥan·nan (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To show favor. (Aramaic) corresponding to chanan; to favor or (causatively) to entreat.">and imploring</a> <a href="/hebrew/6925.htm" title="6925: qo·ḏām (Prep) -- Before. (Aramaic) or qdam (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:13); corresponding to qedem; before."></a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">his God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a></span><br />But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-6.htm">Matthew 6:6</a></span><br />But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13-14</a></span><br />where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></span><br />keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a></span><br />“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a></span><br />Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-3.htm">Psalm 5:3</a></span><br />In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a></span><br />The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Psalm 37:32</a></span><br />Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.</p><p class="hdg">assembled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Daniel 6:6</a></b></br> Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-9.htm">Psalm 10:9</a></b></br> He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Psalm 37:32,33</a></b></br> The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Entreating</a> <a href="/daniel/6-5.htm">Found</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-25.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Group</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-21.htm">Help</a> <a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Making</a> <a href="/daniel/6-7.htm">Petition</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-14.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-20.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-9.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/daniel/6-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Tumultuously</a> <a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/daniel/6-13.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Entreating</a> <a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Found</a> <a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Group</a> <a href="/daniel/10-13.htm">Help</a> <a href="/daniel/7-21.htm">Making</a> <a href="/daniel/6-12.htm">Petition</a> <a href="/daniel/9-17.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">Requesting</a> <a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Together</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Tumultuously</a> <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Watching</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel is made chief of the presidents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Daniel is saved;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">his adversaries devoured;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">and God magnified by a decree.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Medo-Persian empire, officials often worked in groups to maintain power and influence. This collective action underscores the threat Daniel posed to their authority due to his integrity and favor with King Darius. The group dynamic also reflects the biblical theme of opposition against God's people, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a>, where rulers conspire against the Lord's anointed.<p><b>and found Daniel petitioning</b><br>Daniel's act of petitioning refers to his prayer life, which was consistent and disciplined, as described earlier in the chapter. Despite the decree that prohibited prayer to anyone but King Darius, Daniel remained faithful to his practice of praying three times a day. This mirrors the steadfastness of other biblical figures like David, who also prayed regularly (<a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a>). Daniel's commitment serves as a model of unwavering faith and obedience to God over human laws.<p><b>and imploring his God</b><br>Imploring indicates a deep, earnest plea, reflecting Daniel's dependence on God. This is significant in the context of the decree, as it shows Daniel's trust in God's sovereignty over the king's edict. The phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's people seeking divine intervention in times of crisis, such as Esther's plea for her people (<a href="/esther/4-16.htm">Esther 4:16</a>). Daniel's prayer life foreshadows the New Testament teaching on prayer, where believers are encouraged to present their requests to God with thanksgiving (<a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a>). Daniel's faithfulness in prayer is a type of Christ, who also prayed earnestly to the Father, especially in times of trial (<a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Luke 22:41-44</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A faithful servant of God and a high-ranking official in the Medo-Persian Empire. Known for his unwavering devotion to God, even in the face of persecution.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_men.htm">The Men (Accusers)</a></b><br>A group of officials who were envious of Daniel's position and sought to find grounds for accusing him. They conspired to use Daniel's faithfulness to God against him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/petitioning_and_imploring.htm">Petitioning and Imploring</a></b><br>Daniel's act of praying to God, which he continued to do openly despite the decree that prohibited prayer to anyone except King Darius.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_decree.htm">The Decree</a></b><br>An edict established by King Darius, manipulated by Daniel's accusers, which prohibited prayer to any god or man other than the king for thirty days.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lion's_den.htm">The Lion's Den</a></b><br>The place of punishment for those who violated the king's decree, which Daniel would later face as a result of his faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_prayer.htm">Faithfulness in Prayer</a></b><br>Daniel's commitment to prayer, even under threat, serves as a model for believers to maintain a consistent prayer life regardless of circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_persecution.htm">Courage in the Face of Persecution</a></b><br>Daniel's courage to continue worshiping God despite the decree challenges believers to stand firm in their faith when faced with societal pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_witness.htm">Integrity and Witness</a></b><br>Daniel's integrity in his relationship with God was evident to those around him, reminding Christians that their faith should be visible and impactful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>The account of Daniel in the lion's den, which follows this verse, illustrates God's power to protect and deliver those who are faithful to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_a_godly_example.htm">The Power of a Godly Example</a></b><br>Daniel's life serves as an example of how one person's faithfulness can influence and inspire others, encouraging believers to live out their faith boldly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_claim_to_be_god.htm">Didn't Jesus never actually claim to be God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_isaiah_57_1-2_with_suffering.htm">Isaiah 57:1-2: How can the claim that righteous people are taken away to be spared from evil be reconciled with the historical suffering of the faithful throughout Israel's history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_extent_of_god's_power.htm">What is the extent of God's power?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God</span>. The Septuagint reading is very different, "And they watched Daniel, and found him praying three times a day every day." It is difficult to decide which is the preferable reading, and almost as difficult to deduce the one reading from the other. Thcodotion has a reading akin to that of the Septuagint, "Then those men watched, and found Daniel praying, and. making entreaty to his God." This is akin to the Septuagint at the beginning, but is close to the Massoretic at the end. The Peshitta is in close agreement with Theodotion. It seems more in accordance with the plan of these presidents that they should not, as the Massoretic text asserts, rush tumultuously into the house of Daniel, but rather, as the three versions represent them doing, setting a watch, and then, when information reached them of Daniel's habits, acting accordingly. Nothing in the narrative makes it probable that there was a general assembling of the governors against Daniel; it was the action of his colleagues in the presidency. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/6-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ֠דַיִן</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏa·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, thereupon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אִלֵּךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(’il·lêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_479.htm">Strong's 479: </a> </span><span class="str2">These</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">גֻּבְרַיָּ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(guḇ·ray·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1400.htm">Strong's 1400: </a> </span><span class="str2">A person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went as a group</span><br /><span class="heb">הַרְגִּ֔שׁוּ</span> <span class="translit">(har·gi·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7284.htm">Strong's 7284: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather tumultuously</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and found</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַשְׁכַּ֖חוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·haš·ka·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7912.htm">Strong's 7912: </a> </span><span class="str2">To discover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Daniel</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָנִיֵּ֑אל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·nî·yêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">petitioning</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1156.htm">Strong's 1156: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek, ask</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and imploring</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִתְחַנַּ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miṯ·ḥan·nan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2604.htm">Strong's 2604: </a> </span><span class="str2">To favor, to entreat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלָהֵֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lā·hêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> </span><span class="str2">God</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/6-11.htm">Daniel 6:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/6-11.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 6:11 Then these men assembled together and found (Dan. 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