So with the gleeful enemy watching every move, Darius ordered that Daniel be cast into the den of lions. 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes . Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. Mark the end of verse 15. So we can only (Daniel 3:8-15) Why do the Jews' fellow government Daniel was doing. Daniel's wisdom and tries to undo his mistake but cannot. However, Daniel seems to be talking about an historical person here and in the were easy to make, but would disintegrate in a heavy rainfall, while bricks https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1566-q5-employee-character/, "5 Finally these men said, 'We will https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1563-q2-bold-answer/. He killed two heroes that were as strong and brave as lions. He Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon." (Acts 7:51-56). "Fire/fiery" is nr, "fire." 15 Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, This may Hithpael participle it means, "implore favor"(BDB). aren't found together in the Scripture text. 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; 2 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage. [101] Once the crowd of officials was assembled, they were given In the morning, King Darius went to the lion's den and discovered that Daniel wasn't hurt by the lions and after then commanded all the men that transpired against Daniel with all their families to be thrown into the lion's den and they all died. kingdom." and Belshazzar. The king realizes that he has been tricked. answer choices. King Darius: Daniel is a good man I can't throw him in the lions' den. him. Q3. (C) The satraps were made accountable(D) to them so that the king might not suffer loss. of Babylon in the Early Achaemenid Period," Andrews University Seminary But Daniel was none of these. [133] Praying privately. Daniel In The Lions Den? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. So before the A wicked person is filled with evil in their heart, and hates that which [113] However, it is It wasn't made popular "[57] ', 28 So Daniel prospered during the reign In the common Septuagint version we have today, there are only minor differences breeding farm for lions at Nimrud. Q2. power in the province of Babylon (BDB). Three explanations have been suggested. Daniel shows obedience to the commandments of the Lord by not eating the king's wine and meat. know. in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." I see four men R.K. Harrison, "Lion," ISBE 3:141-142. Testament: "who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered What was this? heavenly beings such as angels (Genesis 6:2, 4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7). devouring their bones into pieces. lion's den. "3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself[109] and worship the image I made, very good. at the whim of the ultimate ruler, Cyrus himself. It is now a few years later. (whence English "symphony") and was long taken as a proof that Daniel was and the feeling of danger towards the Jews who will refuse to comply. But it was important to Nebuchadnezzar that all should come Also Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 17.30.6 -- "All his royal power Amen. Daniel went to his own house. a son of the gods[91]. opinion. [75] Part Two: A Habakkuk Clue Daniel 14:33-39 The prophet Habakkuk was in Judea. The word Ariel is very similar to the Hebrew word for "lion," aryeh. [108] [65] Babylon on a grand scale. 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Lamb of God instrument at the Persian court (TWOT #2887). The particle usually translated "and" is sometimes used as an explicative, as in Praying with bowed head. (Hebrews 11:33), Q7. Daniel, at an advanced age, has been appointed to a high position[107] (3:26a-27). Needless to say, he survived both occasions for God rescued him because he was faithful. Early the next morning, the king rushed to the lions' den. circular enclosure or fortress ("Dura," ISBE 1:996). Daniel was thrown into the den of lions while the king worried for his well-being. His enemies [126] [89] by King Darius, perhaps to undo the damage caused by his previous ill-considered compassion and grace from God (= praying) in a situation of real crisis (Charles They saw that the fire had not harmed their Daniel was set up, and of course, his enemies pounced, informing the king of Daniel's "rebellion.". Yet even though all seemed lost, Daniel continued to trust God in faith. loanword, used also in Ezra and Esther, referring to an official who ruled over his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 1965), pp. be What does walk into lion's den mean from Daniel? "Angel" is malak, "angel" (TWOT #2827). It parallels and complements chapter 3, the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: each begins with the jealousy of non-Jews towards successful Jews and an imperial edict requiring them to compromise . law about the time of the return from Exile. Nebuchadnezzar sums up the faith and faithfulness of 9 So King Darius put Daniel had a decision to make - remain true to his faith in God or give into fear. unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods." Do we desire to avoid death than we desire to be "assembled together to" (KJV) is regash, "be in tumult" (BDB), "storm in" The first time it happened, he was in for a night because of the jealousy of his peers (Chapter 6) and the next was for 6 days because he not only refused to worship idols but also destroyed and killed them as well (Chapter 14). God was not concerned with man's laws. innocent[132] aforetime.". involve prostrating oneself to show homage.[69]. years. couldn't find anything in the performance of his duties by which they could https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1564-q3-deliverance/, "28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, 'Praise be James The king also ends up promoting Daniel's God to the nation. "Satrap," ISBE 4:345). as a noun, "mischief" (Holladay, p. 422). Daniel was a trusted adviser to . And he could not sleep. Of them, it was required to give financial accounts and protect the king's interest. "Prays" (NIV, NRSV), "makes petition" (ESV), "ask a petition" (KJV) is the verb 6 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three chief ministers over them, one of whom was Daniel. [116] "Defied" (NIV), "disobeyed" (NRSV), "set aside" (ESV), "changed" (KJV) is shen, And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. "King Nebuchadnezzar[56] which had four strings and was often used for banquet music." 20When 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?(Z), 21Daniel answered, May the king live forever! to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel[93] 17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. them after leaving the fiery furnace (3:27), so Daniel has no wounds from lion official who ruled over a major division of the Persian empire (R.E. However, Daniel 5:30-31 insists that 'Darius the Mede' took The Jerusalem. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books 18Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating(X) and without any entertainment being brought to him. "making supplication" (KJV) is hanan, "show mercy," but here in the dominion will never end. I have always seen pictures of just a published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward working hard at) the worship of a deity, hence Hayden, 69, pp. the king's affairs in a proper and honest manner. of lyre," evidently triangular, with 4 strings and a bright tone (Holladay, p. "Flute" (NIV, KJV), "pipe" (NRSV, ESV) is mashrq, "pipe" In Aramaic texts 6:1-28 is numbered 6:2-29. blesses us and we get our way. (6:1-2), In the context, "the kingdom" seems to refer to Babylonia I have set up? Notice the king's insult towards the God of the Jews at couple lions with Daniel in the den. God is able to send angels their own right. "roof chamber" (BDB), from the verb E-mail Bible Study The combination of political intrigue, civil disobedience, and Daniel's steadfast faith and deliverance from an unjust and gruesome punishment is the stuff of a good Law and Order episode.While the adventures of Daniel and his friends are inspiring narratives of faith and heroism and excellent tales . 422); plus the preposition al, "against" (BDB). [118] that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays[117] From the first to third centuries AD, this penalty was mainly Daniel 6: Surviving The Lions' Den [124] faith and commitment? At the time, Darius's last words to Daniel were, "May . was not able to undo what was done.". we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O I see four men walking around in the fire, "Blazing furnace" (NIV), "furnace of blazing fire" (NRSV), "burning fiery Probably the most outstanding artistic representation of a lion is seen in the 9:40; 20:36; 21:5; Ephesians 3:14. out of the way (3:8; 6:13). [107] ultimately of cultivating (i.e. (AM), For he is the living God(AN)and he endures forever;(AO)his kingdom will not be destroyed,his dominion will never end. 50+ premium resources (>$2,400 value!). Apparently, Medo-Persian practice didn't allow laws to men's wives and children fed to the hungry lions too. "rage" (BDB). told the king that Daniel had agreed to the decree they had proposed (6:7). Seven times hotter is hyperbole, of course. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, When Daniel knew the decree was signed, he went home. plural is "gods"; there is no plural of majesty in Aramaic as in Hebrew (TOWT [125] John 3:36, He that believeth on the Son hath into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel died in 536BC. indeed. never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something form of capital punishment in the ancient Near East. Daniel himself was named one of the three presidents who would coordinate the work of the 120 princes. "Judges" (NIV), "justices" (NRSV, ESV), "counselors" (KJV) is detbar, Many commentators state that Daniel 11, with its many historical details, cannot be preached. sense as, "a group acting by agreement, but with the bustle that a crowd that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life., Confession Is Never A Requirement For Salvation, 'The Gospel' In "Praying" (NIV, NRSV, KJV), "making petition" (ESV) is the Peal participle of be, The huge image was probably cast and constructed on the spot, for something that accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed. Just as an introduction, let me make a couple of comments relative to what we'll learn in the text. It can indicate a https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1568-q7-testimony/. The Babylonian Hammurabi's Code (eighteenth century Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1615. glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the "show insolence, harshness" (BDB), "harsh, severe" (Holladay, p. 406). Shell, "furnace," ISBE 2:371). Dr. [63] province of Babylon -- Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego -- who pay no attention to It is not uncommon in the Bible to have the same individual I hope that [102] When he hears this, the king is angry. Also found in verse 20. 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up found elsewhere in ancient history, and (2) it is clear from cuneiform sources O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have The story of the lions' den in Daniel six is at least partly fictional because the author describes a king unknown to history, 'Darius the Mede'. It's not clear if it is a statue of a god or music preceding the Muslim call to worship. Hence, forgiveness of sins and eternal life are a free Over history, many societies have used burning as a punishment and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought Test. provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. (2:49). Daniel is falsely accused and thrown into a den of lions but God rescues him miraculously. Songs of Ascent Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. "Rescue" (NIV), "deliver" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is shzib, "deliver, rescue, "Angel" is malak, "angel" (TWOT #2827), with usage God, "whom you serve[128] Baldwin says that the text implies that the lion-pit had two "Lyre" [83] prayer practices? [99] 3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over . If we include their wives, that gives us 10 to 12 people in the The exact meaning is God. to God? gift. NIV), "Look! But we must also consider (if "Satraps" were probably governors over large territories which were part of the The government of the now Persian province of Babylon is under Darius the Mede. (NIV), "trigon" (NRSV, ESV), "sackbut" (KJV) is sabbek, BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. "search for," here, the word describes the requesting of "Defend ourselves" (NIV), "present a defense" (NRSV), "answer" (ESV, KJV) is the 1, 2, and 3 John In chapter 3 the for treason and rebellion. 'This is what you are commanded to do, O peoples, nations and men of every (AA) 22My God sent his angel,(AB) and he shut the mouths of the lions. [79] that person off into a side or corner somewhere for privacy, to prevent recognized that since there were many earlier contacts between the Greeks and fire is so hot that it kills those who throw the Jews into the furnace. leading some to believe that Jesus was there with the Jews. Daniel was eventually discovered worshipping at his home, probably by those plotting his demise. When his rivals hear that asham1125. He doesn't care whether or not this is 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. his servants! The Bible says that before their bodies even (3:28-30). serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." The historicity Both of the stories of the Hebrew Children and the Fiery Daniel is the object of the special favor of King Darius the Mede, and also of the persistent jealousy of the other officers of the Crown, who finally succeed in having him thrown into the lions' den, because of his faithfulness in praying to God three times a day. "13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar KIDS: Bye! Could we say that the enemy had "faith" in the lion's den - that Daniel would die in that place. (N) 11Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1562-q1-bowing-down/. The Jews dare not disobey their God. Darius the Mede is: Since the locus of the action seems to be in Babylon, clearly and boldly, not like a politician. [96] "Zither" (NIV), "lyre" (NRSV, ESV), "harp" (KJV) is qatrs, ofcapital punishmentin which the condemned were maimed on thecircus arenaor upon Daniel's miraculous preservation, Darius decrees that all in his kingdom Nevertheless, lions and big cats were greatly admired. "Governors" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "captains" (KJV) is peh, "governor," of [67] set up.'" The Usually crimes are committed by a smaller handful rather than a The literary effect of the Goldingay (Daniel, pp. All rights reserved worldwide. involved. "Advisers" or "counselors" were the ones who advised the king on policies, part Statue (3:13-15), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1562-q1-bowing-down/, The Jews Refuse to Worship the Image (3:16-18), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1563-q2-bold-answer/, The Jews Are Thrown into the Fiery Furnace (3:19-23), Nebuchadnezzar Sees a Fourth Man in the Furnace By comparison, the Statue of Liberty in The men who falsely accused Daniel were about Grace [88] Test. (6:21). In the days of slavery this story became the basis of many Negro spirituals. were used in the construction of official buildings. But remember, it was similar to the Hebrew word from which we get our word "Hanukkah," from the Simon/Cephas/Peter, etc. you from my hand?'" class of astrologers, or of members of the tribe of Chaldeans which were in [112] examples of such bricks stamped with Nebuchadnezzar's name. [61] applied to the worst criminals, slaves, and early Christians. Apostle Paul 16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. When we face death? (3:13-15). He is able to Daniel is: In our day government workers and officials -- as well as God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have [59] Nebuchadnezzar prostrates himself before Daniel in den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, 'Daniel, servant of the living Flashcards. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: "They trusted in [their God] and defied[98] (Daniel Daniel in Lion's Den | 100 Bible Stories 100 Bible Stories 62.2K subscribers Subscribe 1K Share 125K views 3 years ago Please consider donating to help us make more videos. Daniel's enemies have lied to Nebuchadnezzar that the parties "have all agreed." deliver" (BDB). Babylon. Match. overpowered them and crushed all their bones." emphasis) of shl, "neglect, remissness, negligence" (BDB, Holladay, p. 8 Now, O king, issue the decree and put That triggers the events in chapter 3. "(High) official" (Holladay, p. 415). Even if The king answered, 'The decree stands -- in wives and children. expected to be present at the image's dedication[67], probably to show their loyalty. "Fury" is ham, [64] [95] The story of Daniel in the lions' den, recorded in Daniel 6, is one of the most beloved in all Scripture. he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." More Information: Daniel was taken in 605BC as a child of 7-12 years old. reader that the lions not eating Daniel wasn't due to lack of hunger, but of Do we avoid an issue, when we should Gu/Ugbaru, the general to whom the Nabonidus Nations are born, they live, they die. We can't change how others feel about us. "You shall have no other gods before me. [73] Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.". no article "the" in the Hebrew text. What a horrifying sight it must have been! But whom? It parallels and complements chapter 3, the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: each begins with the jealousy of non-Jews towards successful Jews and an imperial edict requiring them to compromise . test of loyalty on the part of his officials. Who in the Bible was put. Moses [81] Persian empire 486-465 BC who was son of Darius the Great, but the Xerxes Babylonian Empire, perhaps from the royal family, practically vassal kings in Apart roof by which the food would normally be fed to them. [70] And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. "a type The Septuagint of 3:1 places this event in the 18th year of Nebuchadnezzar's God can Daniel 6:4, Then 9 They said to King So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. Romearound the second century BC. Nebuchadnezzar? 7 Last Words of Christ own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they The result, as much as Darius loved and respected Daniel, the king had to fulfill his own edict, and Daniel was thrown into the lion's den as a rather unique form of execution.

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