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The king said to Daniel, &#8220May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/daniel/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> So at last the king gave orders for Daniel to be arrested and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to him, “May your God, whom you serve so faithfully, rescue you.” <a href="/esv/daniel/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” <a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” <a href="/kjv/daniel/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” <a href="/nasb_/daniel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the king gave orders, and Daniel was brought in and thrown into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “Your God whom you continually serve will Himself rescue you.” <a href="/nasb/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the king gave orders, and Daniel was brought in and cast into the lions&#8217 den. The king spoke and said to Daniel, &#8220Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself deliver you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the king gave orders, and Daniel was brought in and cast into the lions’ den. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself deliver you.” <a href="/lsb/daniel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the king said the word, and Daniel was brought in and cast into the lions’ den. The king answered and said to Daniel, “Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself save you.” <a href="/amp/daniel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the king gave a command, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you constantly serve, rescue you Himself!” <a href="/csb/daniel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you continually serve, rescue you! ” <a href="/hcsb/daniel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions&#8217 den. The king said to Daniel, &#8220May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!&#8221 <a href="/asv/daniel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. <a href="/cev/daniel/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Darius ordered Daniel to be brought out and thrown into a pit of lions. But he said to Daniel, "You have been faithful to your God, and I pray that he will rescue you." <a href="/erv/daniel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. <a href="/gwt/daniel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the king gave the order, and Daniel was brought to him and thrown into the lions' den. The king told Daniel, "May your God, whom you always worship, save you!" <a href="/gnt/daniel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> So the king gave orders for Daniel to be taken and thrown into the pit filled with lions. He said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve so loyally, rescue you." <a href="/isv/daniel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> At this point, the king ordered Daniel brought in and thrown into the lions' pit. The king spoke to Daniel, "Your God, whom you serve constantly, will deliver you himself." <a href="/msb/daniel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, ?May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!? <a href="/net/daniel/6.htm">NET Bible</a> So the king gave the order, and Daniel was brought and thrown into a den of lions. The king consoled Daniel by saying, "Your God whom you continually serve will rescue you!" <a href="/nheb/daniel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said to Daniel, "Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you." <a href="/wbt/daniel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said to Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. <a href="/web/daniel/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then the king has spoken, and they have brought Daniel, and have cast [him] into a den of lions. The king has answered and said to Daniel, “Your God, whom you are serving continually, delivers you Himself.” <a href="/ylt/daniel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then the king hath said, and they have brought Daniel, and have cast him into a den of lions. The king hath answered and said to Daniel, 'Thy God, whom thou art serving continually, Himself doth deliver thee.' <a href="/slt/daniel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> At that time the king said, and they brought Daniel and cast into the den of the lions; the king answered and said to Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest to him continually, he will set thee free.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of the lions. And the king said to Daniel: Thy God, whom thou always servest, he will deliver thee. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. And the king said to Daniel, “Your God, whom you always serve, he himself will free you.” <a href="/nabre/daniel/6.htm">New American Bible</a> So the king ordered Daniel to be brought and cast into the lions’ den. To Daniel he said, “Your God, whom you serve so constantly, must save you.” <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the king gave the command, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you faithfully serve, deliver you!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. And the king spoke and said to Daniel, Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then the King spoke and they brought him Daniel and they threw him into the pit of lions. The King answered and he said to Daniel: “Your God whom you serve constantly, he will deliver you!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said unto Daniel: 'Thy God whom thou servest continually, He will deliver thee.' <a href="/sep/daniel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. But the king said to Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. <a href="/parallel/daniel/6-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2289" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">Daniel in the Lions' Den</a> …15Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” 16<a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: bê·ḏa·yin (Prep-b:: Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/560.htm" title="560: ’ă·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To say, tell, command. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'amar.">gave the order,</a> <a href="/hebrew/858.htm" title="858: wə·hay·ṯîw (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3mp) -- To come. (Aramaic) or wathaw (Aramaic); corresponding to 'athah.">and they brought</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/7412.htm" title="7412: ū·rə·mōw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3mp) -- To cast, throw. (Aramaic) corresponding to ramah; to throw, set, (figuratively) assess.">and threw him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1358.htm" title="1358: lə·ḡub·bā (Prep-l:: N-msd) -- A pit, den. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to guwb; a pit (for wild animals) (as cut out).">into the den</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/744.htm" title="744: ’ar·yā·wā·ṯā (N-mpd) -- A lion. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ariy.">lions.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">The king</a> <a href="/hebrew/560.htm" title="560: wə·’ā·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To say, tell, command. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'amar."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6032.htm" title="6032: ‘ā·nêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To answer. (Aramaic) corresponding to anah.">said</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.">to Daniel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hāḵ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">“May your God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/607.htm" title="607: ʾan·tå̄h (Pro-2ms) -- You (sing.). (Aramaic) corresponding to 'attah; thou.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6399.htm" title="6399: pā·laḥ- (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To pay reverence to, serve. (Aramaic) corresponding to palach; to serve or worship.">serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/lêh (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8411.htm" title="8411: biṯ·ḏî·rā (Prep-b:: N-fsd) -- Continuance. (Aramaic) from duwr in the original sense of enduring; permanence, i.e. (adverb) constantly.">continually,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1932.htm" title="1932: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. (Aramaic) or (feminine) hiyo (Aramaic); corresponding to huw'."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7804.htm" title="7804: yə·šê·zə·ḇin·nāḵ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 2mse) -- To deliver. (Aramaic) corresponding to azab; to leave, i.e. (causatively) free.">deliver you!”</a> 17A 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/3-17.htm">Daniel 3:17-18</a> If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. / But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” <a href="/psalms/37-40.htm">Psalm 37:40</a> The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him. <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Hebrews 11:33</a> who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17-18</a> But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. / And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-13</a> For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. / You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Acts 12:11</a> Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a> The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a> He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, <a href="/genesis/22-8.htm">Genesis 22:8</a> Abraham answered, “God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.” And the two walked on together. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Acts 27:23-24</a> For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ <a href="/1_samuel/17-37.htm">1 Samuel 17:37</a> David added, “The LORD, who delivered me from the claws of the lion and the bear, will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” “Go,” said Saul, “and may the LORD be with you.” <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said to Daniel, Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.the king.<a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">2 Samuel 3:39</a> And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.<a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a> The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.<a href="/jeremiah/26-14.htm">Jeremiah 26:14</a> As for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as seemeth good and meet unto you.Thy God.<a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Daniel 6:20</a> And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?<a href="/daniel/3-15.htm">Daniel 3:15,17,28</a> Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands? … <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Job 5:19</a> He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/6-12.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-14.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-14.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/daniel/6-12.htm">Den</a> <a href="/ezekiel/19-8.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/daniel/6-12.htm">Lions</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Order</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Save</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/daniel/3-28.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/exodus/23-33.htm">Servest</a> <a href="/daniel/3-18.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-17.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/daniel/6-13.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/6-23.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Constantly</a> <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Den</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/daniel/6-19.htm">Lions</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Order</a> <a href="/daniel/6-23.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/daniel/6-27.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Save</a> <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Servest</a> <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Serving</a> <a href="/daniel/8-10.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 6</div>1. <a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel is made chief of the presidents.</a> 4. <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree.</a> 10. <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den.</a> 18. <a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Daniel is saved;</a> 24. <a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">his adversaries devoured;</a> 25. <a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">and God magnified by a decree.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So the king gave the order This phrase highlights the authority of King Darius, who, despite his personal regard for Daniel, was bound by the irrevocable law of the Medes and Persians. This reflects the legal system of the time, where even kings could not alter decrees once established (<a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Daniel 6:8, 12</a>). It underscores the tension between human authority and divine providence.and they brought Daniel Daniel, a high-ranking official, was respected and trusted by the king, yet he faced persecution due to his faithfulness to God. This reflects the theme of righteous suffering found throughout Scripture, where God's servants often face trials (e.g., Joseph in <a href="/genesis/39.htm">Genesis 39</a>, Paul in <a href="/acts/16.htm">Acts 16</a>).and threw him into the den of lions The lion's den was a form of execution used in ancient times, symbolizing a place of certain death. Archaeological evidence suggests that such dens were pits or enclosures used for executions. This act parallels the trials faced by believers who are persecuted for their faith, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11-33.htm">Hebrews 11:33</a>.The king said to Daniel King Darius's words reveal his inner conflict and hope for Daniel's deliverance. Despite being a pagan king, Darius recognized the power of Daniel's God, showing the influence of Daniel's testimony. This interaction is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where pagan rulers acknowledge God's power (e.g., Pharaoh in <a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38-39</a>, Nebuchadnezzar in <a href="/daniel/4-34.htm">Daniel 4:34-37</a>).“May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” This statement acknowledges Daniel's unwavering faith and consistent service to God, which had a profound impact on those around him. It reflects the biblical principle that a life of faithful service can lead others to recognize God's sovereignty (<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>). The phrase also foreshadows the deliverance and salvation themes found in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ is the ultimate deliverer (<a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_darius.htm">King Darius</a> The ruler of the Medo-Persian Empire who, despite his respect for Daniel, was manipulated into signing a decree that led to Daniel's punishment. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_den_of_lions.htm">The Den of Lions</a> A place of execution where Daniel was thrown as a result of his refusal to cease praying to God, in defiance of the king's decree. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_decree.htm">The Decree</a> An edict that prohibited prayer to any god or man other than King Darius for thirty days, which Daniel violated by continuing his practice of praying to God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_accusers.htm">The Accusers</a> The officials and satraps who conspired against Daniel, motivated by jealousy and a desire to remove him from his position of influence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Daniel's unwavering faith serves as a model for believers to remain steadfast in their devotion to God, even when faced with trials or persecution. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Daniel's commitment to prayer, despite the threat of death, underscores the importance of maintaining a strong prayer life as a source of strength and guidance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a> The account illustrates God's ability to protect and deliver His faithful servants, reinforcing the belief in His sovereignty over all circumstances. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_a_godly_life.htm">Influence of a Godly Life</a> Daniel's life and character had a profound impact on King Darius, demonstrating how a godly life can influence others and bring glory to God. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a> Believers are encouraged to trust in God's deliverance, knowing that He is able to rescue and save those who are faithful to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6</a> <a href="/q/how_did_daniel_survive_the_lions.htm">How did Daniel survive the lions' den unharmed?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_martyrdom.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian martyrdom?</a> <a href="/q/what_do_lions_symbolize_in_the_bible.htm">What is the significance of lions in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_daniel_6_a_fictional_account.htm">Could Daniel 6 be a later literary invention rather than a factual historical record, given the inconsistencies with established Persian rulership and customs?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) They brought Daniel.--According to Eastern custom, the sentence was generally executed on the day when it was pronounced. This explains why the king's efforts to commute the sentence were prolonged till sunset (<a href="/daniel/6-14.htm" title="Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him.">Daniel 6:14</a>). The lions were probably kept here for sporting purposes. The form of the den is unknown, but the etymology suggests a vaulted chamber.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. The Septuagint Version here is not so likely to represent the original text, as there are symptoms of displacement, "Then Darius the king called out and said to Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually three times a day, he will deliver thee out of the power of the lions; till the morning be of good cheer." The opening clause of the next verse in the Septuagint really represents the first clause of the verse before us, "And the king was grieved, and spake to cast Daniel into the den of lions." Theodotion and the Peshitta agree with the Massoretic text. The circumstances cannot fail to remind the reader of Herod with John the Baptist, and the still greater crime wrought by weakness - Pilate and our Lord. Darius had failed to overbear the opposition of the legalists who had determined on Daniel's death; he is obliged, therefore, to give the order that the sentence be executed. In doing so he commends his friend to the God, or the gods, if we take the K'thib instead of the Q'ri. Darius probably knew nothing of Daniel's religious beliefs, and therefore would be prone to imagine that he worshipped several gods, and to them he commends him. The addition of the Septuagint is picturesque, "Be of good cheer until the morning." Moreover, it fits in to what follows, and at the same time it is not of such a nature as that it should suggest itself to the ordinary interpolator. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/6-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So בֵּאדַ֜יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> Then, thereupon the king מַלְכָּ֣א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king gave the order, אֲמַ֗ר (’ă·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_560.htm">Strong's 560: </a> To say, tell, command and they brought וְהַיְתִיו֙ (wə·hay·ṯîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_858.htm">Strong's 858: </a> To arrive Daniel לְדָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל (lə·ḏā·nî·yêl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon and threw him וּרְמ֕וֹ (ū·rə·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7412.htm">Strong's 7412: </a> To throw, set, assess into the den לְגֻבָּ֖א (lə·ḡub·bā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1358.htm">Strong's 1358: </a> A pit, den of דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because lions. אַרְיָוָתָ֑א (’ar·yā·wā·ṯā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_744.htm">Strong's 744: </a> A lion The king מַלְכָּא֙ (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king said עָנֵ֤ה (‘ā·nêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6032.htm">Strong's 6032: </a> To answer to Daniel, לְדָנִיֵּ֔אל (lə·ḏā·nî·yêl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1841.htm">Strong's 1841: </a> Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon “May your God, אֱלָהָ֗ךְ (’ĕ·lā·hāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God whom דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because you אַ֤נְתְּ (’ant) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_607.htm">Strong's 607: </a> You serve continually, פָּֽלַֽח־ (pā·laḥ-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6399.htm">Strong's 6399: </a> To pay reverence to, serve deliver you!” יְשֵׁיזְבִנָּֽךְ׃ (yə·šê·zə·ḇin·nāḵ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7804.htm">Strong's 7804: </a> To leave, free <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/6-16.htm">Daniel 6:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/6-16.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 6:16 Then the king commanded and they brought (Dan. 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