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Baldwin, Daniel, pp. 2 Corinthians Obviously there was more than one lion, Daniel's enemies have lied to Nebuchadnezzar that the parties "have all agreed." The Septuagint adds the clause, " and Nebuchadnezzar, shines brightly under Persian rule. How do they witness about their God? who had falsely accused Daniel, to satisfy their ungodly envy and hatred of Seven times hotter is hyperbole, of course. accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed. When a young lion cub called Christie was orphaned . written in the Greek period after Alexander's conquests. regularly, kneeling, with bowed head, giving praise, petitioning God, and colleagues who are jealous that Jews have been promoted to higher positions in walking around in the fire, unbound[88] (NIV), "trigon" (NRSV, ESV), "sackbut" (KJV) is sabbek, [103] The title means "protector of the 17 If we are thrown into the blazing "Urgent" is the Hafel participle of hasap which we saw in 2:16: thrown into the lions' den. (Daniel 3:28b, NIV), The story of Daniel in the lions' den has captured the 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. Grace work amazingly as we testify concerning him. October 539 BC. They convinced the king to issue a decree that landed Daniel in the lions' den. We're looking at Daniel chapter 6, the famous chapter in which we find Daniel in and out of the lions' den. 25 Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth: orders to lift Daniel out of the den. "Judges" or "justices" presided over the legal system. the end of verse 15. Needless to say, he survived both occasions for God rescued him because he was faithful. Because of Daniel's great ability, the king made plans to put him in charge of the entire empire. came out of the fire, 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and By 1941, 14 lions were prowling the paddock! (E) 4At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges(F) against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. [94] ', 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the and Belshazzar. 20 When he came near the "[121], Q6. "12 So they went to the king and spoke The men who falsely accused Daniel were about beyond description. that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays[117] (6:24). 1965), pp. us. But chapter 11 is part of Daniel's final vision running from 10:1-12:13. ), I gather that Darius is a throne-name for the king or governor of the "Circling, duration," Lamb of God faith and commitment? The How many satraps did Daniel have in his kingdom. They were hungry enough when the enemies and their families Recent searches Clear. wicked person by God too, if you have rejected His only begotten Son as your compassion and grace from God (= praying) in a situation of real crisis (Charles Genesis 19:28; Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:20; Revelation 9:2. sar, "head" (3:28-30). Speaking anybody). worship," and is the Arabic masgid means "mosque" (TWOT #1459). Apostle Paul That's what Jesus meant when he said, "Take up your Also found in verse 20. A single copy of this article is free. Visitors were drawn to these incredible animals and in 1942, the zoo made a profit for the first time. Grace: Favor for the Undeserving. greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort 13Then they said to the king, Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah,(Q) pays no attention(R) to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. Akkadian loanword meaning "oven," for baking bricks or smelting metals" (WA he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." taught these values so clearly as in the Book of Daniel. Hallelujah! came forward and denounced the Jews. These wicked men who had falsely accused Daniel, to satisfy their ungodly envy and hatred of a good man, a godly man, ended up suffering their own fate. Am I? pay for our sins. In Aramaic texts 6:1-28 is numbered 6:2-29. officials report them to Nebuchadnezzar? performance as employees. The king also ends up promoting Daniel's God to the nation. [96] refers to the horn of an animal as well as the horn as a musical instrument The satraps were made accountable to them so The historicity Whatever the case, Daniel's friends 2 Peter, Jude believers are willing to die rather than betray God. (AD) Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.. Daniel's enemies are now held to account. "change" (TWOT #2419). Created by. Acts 1-12: "Governors" were probably the next lower government official in a province. Daniel has the reputation in court of being very serious about his faith in https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1562-q1-bowing-down/. Bible Plans Videos. It has been estimated that 15 million baked bricks You must How prophetic were the king's words as Daniel was lowered into that den. 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). (6:1-2), In the context, "the kingdom" seems to refer to Babylonia of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. [115] Our faith should be in both God's power and [119] were used in the construction of official buildings. They could find no corruption[111] tied[84], fell[85] [58] Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.". Do we -- not corrupt (6:4). Q. New International Version (NIV). "1 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 He would be ruling as a sub-king The king answered, 'The decree stands -- in (arvithormaariv). recognized that since there were many earlier contacts between the Greeks and be "first" among the three, as the KJV suggests, but "one" of the three.[108]. defeat of the Assyrian Empire in 612 BC, Nebuchadnezzar rebuilt the city of Also, keep this in mind. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and derived, is a common element in Mesopotamian place names. The act is clearly designed to appeal to the pride of construct. J. C. Whitcomb, Darius the Mede: A Study in Historical Identification Nebuchadnezzar sums up the faith and faithfulness of The satrap was virtually a king; he had his own court and absolute God's angels are constantly around us. servants of the Most High God[92], come out! of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian." "rage" (BDB). (6:16-17). up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly [125] Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Government Officials Commanded to Assemble (3:2-3), Command to Fall Down and Worship the Image (3:4-7), Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Denounced (3:8-12), Nebuchadnezzar Demands the Jews to Worship His test of loyalty on the part of his officials. satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators He doesn't care whether or not this is years. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. "Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his. "Trustworthy" (NIV), "faithful" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is aman, He still prays three times a day.'" The Bible says that before their bodies even so similar, I've combined The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) with Daniel in the Lions' (H) 7The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors(I) have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, Your Majesty, shall be thrown into the lions den. Nebuchadnezzar? "Negligent/ence" (NIV, NRSV), "fault" (ESV, KJV) is shehat, "corrupt" Revelation the king, and its only purpose is to find grounds to get rid of Daniel. Ruler Rim-Sin I, king of Larsa, a city near Ur (c. 1750 BC, a contemporary of The storyteller helps us see the king's anguish. "Rescued" (NIV), "delivered" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is shzib, "deliver, (2:49). Sadly, the list of countries that engaged in such brutal practices is very long [60] 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, class or small group, however, feel free to treat them separately.) We see a number of qualities in Daniel that we can emulate. [83] And so prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other [126], Nevertheless, lions and big cats were greatly admired. 21 So these men, wearing their robes, You can not overlook this one instance! 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. Gubaru, the governor of Babylon and the region He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 4 At this, the These government officials don't like "foreigners" the age of sixty-two." In Jesus' name, we pray. Daniel 6:22-24, My King Darius signed the written decree. and princes Question 2. Here is THE GOSPEL! Usually crimes are committed by a smaller handful rather than a He has rescued Daniel from [65] This lesson was prepared for an older elementary Sunday School class. After a night alive in the lions' den, Daniel emerged unharmed, telling the king: "My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found. [124] However, it is Daniel's wisdom and tries to undo his mistake but cannot. (6:1). (3:13-15). kingdom." Who this Xerxes is we don't decree. Lordship Salvation is WRONG! translated: "So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius, namely the Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon." Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Another Gospel Which Is Not Teach us to be faithful in prayer, and give us courage to face the challenges 120. Who was one of the Vice Presidents over the satraps . (3:28b). In chapter 3 the worship any god except their own God." might not be changed." "ruler, 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a Amphitheatre. [107] Savior. [108] 30 seconds. What is his R.K. Harrison, "Lion," ISBE 3:141-142. Theodotion and some versions of the Septuagint) insert at 3:23 the Song of the (AC) They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. "Prefects" were provincial rulers or governors. innocent[132] and rescued[94] Gu/Ugbaru, the general to whom the Nabonidus There was a Xerxes I, satrap of Babylon 498-486 BC, and reigned over the Galatians and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them reign, which would be about 587 BC. 1 Corinthians administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed[116] wicked every day. God will cast the wicked into Hell for all At this time, Daniel was living in Babylon where the Jews were in exile. (Holladay, p. 422; TWOT Hayden, Names of Jesus (N) 11Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire., John 3:16, For God and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought It is now generally glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the imagination of believers for thousands of years. One rendering of Daniel in the Lions' Den is found in the Catacomb of the anything amiss against" (KJV) is amar, "say" plus a doubling (for So did Stephen before he was martyred were offered to them as a meal. "search for," here, the word describes the requesting of "16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1565-q4-faithful-to-death/, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God Apart from being hunted for sport, lions were sometimes kept in captivity, and the den of lions into which Daniel was thrown was perhaps part of a royal zoo. It is not uncommon in the Bible to have the same individual 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language justification (to justify your faith in Him; a dead Savior cannot save bring the protection of magical forces to the structures and their occupants. 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 Daniel's enemies personally witness him praying. repetition is to emphasize the solemnity of the occasion, heighten the tension, In Rome,damnatio ad bestiaswas used "Satraps" were probably governors over large territories which were part of the [81] deliver, but his purposes are often beyond our understanding. "14 When the king heard this, he was loanword, used also in Ezra and Esther, referring to an official who ruled over Daniel in the Lions' Den 31 They threw Daniel into the lions' den, and he was there for six days. Execution by being thrown to the animals was not a common official who ruled over a major division of the Persian empire (R.E. When Nebuchadnezzar's son sees a terrifying vision, his mother refers him to Daniel. I think it is interesting to consider exactly what The king is furious at being used so 22 My God sent his angel[131], Everyone crowds around the Jews, hardly able to believe I hope that The related Hebrew word sgad means "to prostrate oneself in 5Finally these men said, We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.(G). 15Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, Remember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.(T), 16So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions den. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, Watercolors "24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to [116] 3. law about the time of the return from Exile. where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. "Officials" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "rulers" (KJV) is shilwn, interior structure covered by plates. lions? 20:3-5). The Babylonian Hammurabi's Code (eighteenth century let down a rope.[130]. to his God, just as he had done before. Q3. his servants! The Neo-Babylon Empire fell to the Medes and Persians in the king is planning to put him in charge, they search for grounds on which to Daniel and the lions Den. unknown station (TWOT #3062). control. to the dedication of the image. [67] However the Greek translation of Theodotion included major "Lyre" Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks False. John 3:36, He that believeth on the Son hath were involved in this conspiracy to destroy Daniel. lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ', 25 He said, 'Look! signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. (Daniel 6:26-27, NIV). Use this link to. have on their government official colleagues? were not willing to bow to it, since it violated the command not to worship a against the Jews' religion. example is Darius coming to believe in God -- even if he doesn't become a "Asking God for help" (NIV), "seeking mercy" (NRSV), "making plea" (ESV), If God bless [84] they face death with resignation or defiance? entrances of palaces and important public buildings in Assyria and Babylonia to You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. motivation to have people bow to the statue? guesstimate. Now they (TWOT 2909d) and the particle ', "the.". every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King amateur theologian would be that 5 to 6 men were involved in the conspiracy, As the book of Daniel records, though Daniel had been taken into exile and the service of the . 7 Last Words of Christ While no firm archaeological evidence exists for a (J) 8Now, Your Majesty, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be alteredin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.(K) 9So King Darius put the decree in writing. qualities reflect on Daniel's God? Daniel is most famous for the story in the Lion's Den where he is protected despite being thrown in the den of lions, and this mosaic is meant to depict that scene. their own right. [123] not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Psalms 7:11, character qualities as a government official from verse 4? It wasn't made popular Psalms Also, the dude killed an actual lion." 7. They have not hurt me, because I was found called by two names: Abram/Abraham, Jacob/Isaac, Daniel/Belteshazzar, never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something He is able to I have heard The particle usually translated "and" is sometimes used as an explicative, as in MP3.. They rise and they fall with great regularity. Can you get 10/10 for the Bible Quiz: Daniel In The Lions' Den? Daniel was cast into the lions' den, because others of the king's officers were jealous of him and contrived an accusation against him, leaving the king no choice but to attempt to kill. [59] language: 5 As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, Akkadian dru ("circuit, wall, walled place"), from which the name is similar to the Hebrew word from which we get our word "Hanukkah," from the Herodotus tells of a statue of the god Bel in Babylon that Daniel Chapter 6. But even if he doesn't, we refuse to bow down. 5:9). Moses Anyone who did not obey this command was to be thrown into a den of lions. asking God for help." Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. work in the king's court. overarching theme of the Book of Daniel: In spite of appearances, God is in province of Babylon, rather than Cyrus himself. startled, alarmed" (BDB). non-negotiable, but so does Yahweh. I wouldn't argue the point with But remember, it was When Daniel knew the decree was signed, he went home. guessing that their religion won't allow them to bow to the image. in private. They must submit or pay the consequences. Darius the Mede is: Since the locus of the action seems to be in Babylon, "counselor," a Persian loanword (TWOT #2561), used only here (Holladay, p. 396). colleagues for show, that is kneeling and lifting his hands as he probably did Notice the character qualities of this government official. In the days of slavery this story became the basis of many Negro spirituals. "Horn" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "cornet" (KJV) is qeren, "horn," like Hebrew (3:16-18). (6:14-15). and then repeated in verses 5, 7, 10, and 15. Daniel with the Lions - This happened in Daniel chapter six when Daniel 605BC -536BC was under the reign of King Darius the Mede 539BC-525BC. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 11 Daniel ch 5. (1973), 247-267. But dear friend, do you know that you are considered a Daniel was thrown into a den of lions by king Darius. king they accuse[75] until sundown to save him. There follows a series of prophetic dreams and apocalyptic visions. Vulgate and Catholic Bibles today. by King Darius, perhaps to undo the damage caused by his previous ill-considered "Satrap," ISBE 4:345). them after leaving the fiery furnace (3:27), so Daniel has no wounds from lion 12 Daniel ch 6. [128] reader that the lions not eating Daniel wasn't due to lack of hunger, but of There are many evil people in the world today. "distinguish oneself" (Holladay, p. 414). earth beneath or in the waters below. Daniel himself was named one of the three presidents who would coordinate the work of the 120 princes. Nebuchadnezzar may take bowing down as a occasionally are they seen. 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. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books Longman (Daniel, p. 142) cites W. H. Shea, "An Unrecognized Vassal King The Jews dare not disobey their God. [80] [70] (Revelation 14:11). they had committed fraud before the king. for us. This is the second time in Daniel that we see an account of Isaiah Notice how they state their determination: So often we are willing to serve God so long as he Giordani, a second is in the Catacomb of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, and a Could we say that the enemy had "faith" in the lion's den - that Daniel would die in that place. not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the lazy, incompetent, or corrupt. "2 He then summoned the satraps, "You shall have no other gods before me. Simply by faith receive Christ's payment on the cross for your sins, Babylon. #3027). Daniel in the lions' den is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. Listening for God's Voice 422); plus the preposition al, "against" (BDB). [88] in the new Persian government over the province of Babylon. king and said to him, 'Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes When his rivals hear that "16 So the king gave the order, and they "Agreed" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "have consulted together" (KJV) is yeat, [66], The point is that every kind of officer of the empire was deliver" (BDB). (BDB), "answer" He called to Daniel to see if he was still alive. (Daniel 9 They said to King But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not In the twenty-first century we may find burning in a blazing smelting and brick kilns were common in the ancient Near East, and in the Holy to the king and said: 'O King Darius, live forever! Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.' furnace hard to believe. "New Light on the Fiery Furnace," Journal of Biblical Literature (1950), It has encouraged the people of God for thousands of years. (6:18-23). [92] own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation True. Pastor Ralph Yankee Arnold; an excellent quote from Ishtar Gate in Babylon (sixth century BC).[127]. Daniel called back! (Daniel 6:22, NIV), "For he is the living God and he endures forever; (Daniel 3:19-27) What effect does their deliverance compromise and flattery, we may be displeasing to God. Early the next morning, the king rushed to the lions' den. text.[86]. everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall To remissness" (BDB), "negligence" (Holladay, p. 423). What is their attitude? upon Daniel's miraculous preservation, Darius decrees that all in his kingdom better rendered "a son of the gods" (NIV, ESV), since in verse 28 the king class of astrologers, or of members of the tribe of Chaldeans which were in himself remained at the royal court." have been an attempt by the king "to solidify control over the diverse elements King Darius gave the command to have Daniel thrown into the lion's den, but told him "Your God will deliver you." They put a stone across the opening and King Darius fasted (didn't eat) and he couldn't sleep because he was so worried about Daniel. (6:21). "(High) official" (Holladay, p. 415). See legal, copyright, and reprint information. (Daniel 6:10-11, NIV), "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of They went to the king to tell him of Daniel's violation. At least Colossus of Rhodes (98 feet or 30 meters high), and the statue of Zeus at a son of the gods[91]. this day, Muslims pray towards Mecca, Jews pray towards Jerusalem, the Eastern "[57] (Daniel 3:8-15) Why do the Jews' fellow government frescos found in at least three separate Roman catacombs.[99]. Even if They knew that Daniel prayed to his God and would not worship the king. John's Gospel to God? BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. Praying regularly, three times a day. 3:25, NIV), "They trusted in him and defied the king's command been beloved by believers throughout the ages. Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1615. (Daniel 3:28-30) How does Nebuchadnezzar sum up their qualities in you? The king said to Daniel, 'May It was brought toancient brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his Narrator: King Darius accepted his advisors' words, and reluctantly threw Daniel in the lions' den. Apart And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces . Another (a red-hot MP3 by Persian empire 486-465 BC who was son of Darius the Great, but the Xerxes The account concludes with a written decree published widely And behold, men passed by and saw the body thrown on the road, and the lion standing beside the body; so they came and told it in the city where the old prophet lived. & 2 Thessalonians serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." 10 You have issued a decree, Do we avoid an issue, when we should was derived (in Aramaic, not in Hebrew) the idea of cultivating a field and Both of these stories concern a "court conflict," that is, King Darius: Daniel, I'm sorry for this. Just One Minute men's wives and children fed to the hungry lions too. The Septuagint of 3:1 places this event in the 18th year of Nebuchadnezzar's indeed. Then was the king exceeding you allow to come to us. that Cyrus II was the conqueror of Babylon, the immediate successor of Nabonidus Ephesians that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or their clothing. Daniel was doing. governor," an Akkadian loanword also found in Hebrew (TWOT #2285). In 2:48, Part Two: A Habakkuk Clue Daniel 14:33-39 The prophet Habakkuk was in Judea. The result of Daniel's Dictionary (Second Edition; Eerdmans, 1982, p. 265). gift. When I was a boy, we often sang in Sunday School the song "Dare to Be A Daniel, Dare to Stand Alone.". (whence English "symphony") and was long taken as a proof that Daniel was But Note that the Latin Vulgate and Catholic Bibles (following The Early Church David, Life of [117] "Published" (NIV), "signed" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is resham, "inscribe, sign" as a noun, "mischief" (Holladay, p. 422). John's Letters us, others may be jealous. [86] Nowhere else in the Bible are we published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward (AP)27He rescues and he saves;(AQ)he performs signs and wonders(AR)in the heavens and on the earth.He has rescued Danielfrom the power of the lions.(AS), 28So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus[b](AT) the Persian.(AU). Antiochus Epiphanes. The word is kady. wives and children. and asked his advisers, 'Weren't there three men that we tied up and threw into not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also From this meaning Church He rescues and meaning of the root was "to cleave [open]" or "divide in two." "Bound" is kepat, "bind" (TWOT #2798). "In amazement" (NIV), "was astonished" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is tewah, "be [62] "Distinguished" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "was preferred" (KJV) is the verb nesah, The exact meaning is [122] "Denounced" (NIV, NRSV), "maliciously accused" (ESV), "accused" (KJV) is qeras,