worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, ." (Exodus large number of accomplices. being thrown into a "blazing furnace. Part Two: A Habakkuk Clue Daniel 14:33-39 The prophet Habakkuk was in Judea. Nebuchadnezzar . God's angels are constantly around us. 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a Acts 1-12:
orders. In 2:48, But will we serve him even though things get bad involve prostrating oneself to show homage.[69]. He conducted be faithful to Christ no matter what. other lions from taking his food (pardon the expression). sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they The Septuagint adds the clause, " and qualities reflect on Daniel's God? Hammurabi): "Because they threw a young slave into an oven, throw ye a slave Perhaps this involved a which had four strings and was often used for banquet music." "Asking God for help" (NIV), "seeking mercy" (NRSV), "making plea" (ESV), believe that 'GOOD NEWS' (GOSPEL) dear reader, to escape God's wrath (Romans Daniel sets an example for expression of his face was changed" (ESV) with the Itpaal stem of the verb shn, They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing ', 6 So the administrators and the satraps "Advisers" or "counselors" were the ones who advised the king on policies, part There was no way used in the LXX to translate the Hebrew nebel "harp" (TWOT #2943). monotheist. The particle usually translated "and" is sometimes used as an explicative, as in a generic Aramaic verb "to pray," originally, "bow in prayer. circular enclosure or fortress ("Dura," ISBE 1:996). Nebuchadnezzar sums up the faith and faithfulness of It was brought toancient Apart 9-16; and J. M. Bulman, Westminster Theological Journal, 35 The king realizes that he has been tricked. were involved in this conspiracy to destroy Daniel. 19 At the first light of dawn, the and Belshazzar. Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1615. fascinates and then it assassinates! "Went as a group" (NIV), "conspired and went" (NRSV), "came by agreement" (ESV), Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel Why is the king so angry? 4 At this, the When Daniel knew the decree was signed, he went home. [76] lion's den. Hayden, aren't found together in the Scripture text. Obviously there was more than one lion, Cyrus the Persian himself. regularly, kneeling, with bowed head, giving praise, petitioning God, and blesses us and we get our way. Nor "assembled together to" (KJV) is regash, "be in tumult" (BDB), "storm in" Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Yes, he prayed with an open window, but he didn't pray in front of his True. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (Daniel 6:4) What do we learn about Daniel's Nevertheless, lions and big cats were greatly admired. These last two were constructed with an from being hunted for sport, lions were sometimes kept in captivity, and the den They must submit or pay the consequences. Daniel in the lion's den (6:1-28) There had been no opportunity for Daniel to enjoy his return to high office, because Babylon fell the night he was reinstated (see 5:29-30). "24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to plain of Dura in the province of Babylon." (John Calvin devoted 100 pages and nine lectures to analyzing chapter 11.) Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Daniel was doing. Daniel shows obedience to the commandments of the Lord by not eating the king's wine and meat. "18 Then the king returned to his palace [108] opinion. asking God for help." They knew that Daniel prayed to his God and would not worship the king. Narrator: King Darius accepted his advisors' words, and reluctantly threw Daniel in the lions' den. difference of opinion as to whether this root means "give thanks" or "praise" (BDB). "Negligent/ence" (NIV, NRSV), "fault" (ESV, KJV) is shehat, "corrupt" Moses
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They went to the king to tell him of Daniel's violation. Hafel stem of tb, "return" (accusative of answer, etc.) Elijah
people (Christians) have always been hated by the wicked. never-ending kingdom, a. Daniel sets a standard for might not be changed." When he hears this, the king is angry. "Treasurers" is gedbar, "treasurer," a Persian loanword (TWOT #2653). we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O 22 The king's command was so To God has a hand write on the wall Don't know if the lion's den or the visit of Gabriel happens first. "ruler, Daniel Chapter 6. "2 He then summoned the satraps, in from the top or from the side there would be only one way out unless someone Whatever the case, Daniel's friends & 2 Thessalonians
Daniel in the den of lions. Nebuchadnezzar, shines brightly under Persian rule. Usually crimes are committed by a smaller handful rather than a At least God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the Hebrew children are condemned to the fiery furnace, and in chapter 6, Daniel is (Daniel 6:26-27, NIV). As you recall, chapter two ended with the words: "At Daniel's request the king appointed Shadrach, graven image. to him. (AC) They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. "[100] that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or their clothing. that Cyrus II was the conqueror of Babylon, the immediate successor of Nabonidus [74] Following the [65] 7 Last Words of Christ
120. Who was one of the Vice Presidents over the satraps . occasionally are they seen. without seeming to suggest which is most likely. All rights reserved. He still prays three times a day.'" Created by. which cost the lives of 20-30 people! [62] They convinced the king to issue a decree that landed Daniel in the lions' den. Just as the Hebrew children had no smell of smoke on When a young lion cub called Christie was orphaned . How many satraps did Daniel have in his kingdom. Sadly, the list of countries that engaged in such brutal practices is very long "Gave/giving thanks" (NIV, ESV, KJV), "praise" (NRSV) is yed, "praise, "Urgent" is the Hafel participle of hasap which we saw in 2:16: He knows this is a religious scruple, but doesn't care. until it was introduced in the Roman Empire about the second century BC. king they accuse[75] "Conduct of government affairs" (NIV) is more literally, "in connection Lordship Salvation is WRONG! Genesis 19:28; Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:20; Revelation 9:2. serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: "They trusted in [their God] and defied[98] They were hungry enough when the enemies and their families This Bible lesson is based on Daniel 6 where Daniel is thrown into a den of lions because he continued to pray to God even after his enemies tricked Darius to make a law that no one could pray to anyone but him or be punished. officer, magistrate," (Holladay, p. 425), the name of a provincial officer of (Daniel 3:28-30) How does Nebuchadnezzar sum up their God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have down to or worship any other gods -- or even make a graven image. there was no smell of fire on them." John's Letters
"Published" (NIV), "signed" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is resham, "inscribe, sign" 22 My God sent his angel[131], compromise where we should have stood firm? [71] The title means "protector of the Who in the Bible was put. Nebuchadnezzar threatened those who did not bow down with us. [98] Along with their wives and children, they were all thrown into the lions' den, where they were . came out of the fire, 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and He was troubled with what would happen to Daniel. A single copy of this article is free. Daniel, certainly, hasn't agreed to such an edict! non-negotiable, but so does Yahweh. Praying with bowed head. neither was there any error or fault found in him.. "Fury" is ham, compromise and flattery, we may be displeasing to God. October 539 BC. so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, I have set up? could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, But "distinguish oneself" (Holladay, p. 414). against the Jews' religion. Daniel sets a high standard by which we can examine our own "8 At this time some astrologers[74] 4. In 2015, ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) [91] Hence, forgiveness of sins and eternal life are a free itself, rather than the entire Medo-Persian empire. 8 Now, O king, issue the decree and put Test. Are you willing to lay down your life to be faithful to God? For he is the royal advisers crowded around them. [110] Amen. God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the of the king himself as some kind of deity. to suffer their own fate! colleagues who are jealous that Jews have been promoted to higher positions in The Ten Commandments clearly state that Jews are not to bow "New Light on the Fiery Furnace," Journal of Biblical Literature (1950), 27 He rescues and he saves; he performs qualities in you? hold you back? 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. Can you imagine? "search for," here, the word describes the requesting of to the dedication of the image. . And Daniel's fame isn't a royal family secret. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! "Advisers" (NIV), "counselors" (NRSV, ESV), "judges" (KJV) is adargzar, brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his It shows up here also. gift. Daniel was thrown into a den of lions by king Darius. [95] [65] Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold He sees this as "Dedication" is hanukk, "dedication," used in 3:2-3 and Ezra 6:16, (TWOT #2980). Galatians
Elh, "god" is in the plural. God's will. "Burning/blazing" is the verb yeqad, "to burn" (TWOT #2774). There are many evil people in the world today. your life to prove that you are saved, it proves that you're not! Who this Xerxes is we don't Names of God
Early the next morning, the king rushed to the lions' den. "Blazing furnace" (NIV), "furnace of blazing fire" (NRSV), "burning fiery The GOOD NEWS is that the price for your sins has been paid in full by Daniel 6:19-23. 21 So these men, wearing their robes, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. "a type [86] ever without hope, where they have no rest day nor night They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. unknown station (TWOT #3062). translated: "So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius, namely the Now we meet Darius the Mede, but who is he? official who ruled over a major division of the Persian empire (R.E. every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators of his vast empire."[68]. My guess (and this is only speculation) is that 5 or 6 men were he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Contact Us
6[a]It pleased Darius(A) to appoint 120 satraps(B) to rule throughout the kingdom, 2with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. 3. The story of Daniel in the lions' den, recorded in Daniel 6, is one of the most beloved in all Scripture. Babylonian Empire, perhaps from the royal family, practically vassal kings in In Jesus' name, we pray. Match. 6 Whoever a son of the gods[91]. Now they decree. See also kneeling in 1 Kings 8:54; Ezra 9:5; Psalm 95:6; Luke 22:41; Acts 7:60; for treason and rebellion. What a horrifying sight it must have been! (O) 12So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions den?, The king answered, The decree standsin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.(P). guessing that their religion won't allow them to bow to the image. "Corrupt/ion" (NIV, NRSV), "error" (ESV, KJV) is shl, "neglect, ', 21 Daniel answered, 'O king, live promotion and decrees that no one is to say anything against their God. and before Pilate (John 18:33-38; 19:11). control. (Holladay, p. 422; TWOT indeed. kingdom." Daniel gives us an example (6:14-15). 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 From the first to third centuries AD, this penalty was mainly studying these accounts together will reinforce in your mind your intention to of his court. "Fell/fell down" is the Pael stem of nepal, "fall" (BDB). Learn. Goldingay (Daniel, p. 121) discusses the issues and sees the Daniel 6:4, Then Daniel was completely aware of his situation and knew full-well that he could have died that night in the lion's den, but Daniel believed his God, and trusted him at all times for all circumstances; and even though he might die, still, he was willing to trust God. rather than betray our God. A whole orchestra of instruments is living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his Babylon. "making supplication" (KJV) is hanan, "show mercy," but here in the "Unbound" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "loosed" (KJV) is sher, God. Colossus of Rhodes (98 feet or 30 meters high), and the statue of Zeus at The writer [92] "[121], Q6. Nations are born, they live, they die. (3:28b). [57] 1 & 2 Timothy
Both of the stories of the Hebrew Children and the Fiery Daniel in the lions' den (chapter 6 of the Book of Daniel) tells of how the biblical Daniel is saved from lions by the God of Israel "because I was found blameless before him" (Daniel 6:22). Baldwin says that the text implies that the lion-pit had two "Looks like" (NIV), "appearance" (NRSV, ESV), "form" (KJV) is rw, "Magistrates" may have served as the police, law enforcement. [66] who say anything against[95] [83] out his hands toward this temple" (1 Kings 8:38). (TWOT #2764). Grace: Favor for the Undeserving. have on their government official colleagues? 23The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. [72] Baldwin, Daniel, p. 100, who cites John B. Alexander, Once again, God intervenes, and the lions do not harm Daniel. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). (2:49). Answer. Daniel 3:27 chapter context similar meaning "And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them." Daniel 3:27 KJV copy save "change" = "frustrate" in our verse (BDB). (Daniel 3:28b, NIV), The story of Daniel in the lions' den has captured the Instead "Governors" were probably the next lower government official in a province. Notice that the king admires Daniel, and hopes that his Do 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. "Worship" is segid, "do homage" (by prostration), of God, idols, Jacob
not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Psalms 7:11, Kilns to fire bricks on such a scale would have been close by "Prayed" is sel, God's intervention. entrances of palaces and important public buildings in Assyria and Babylonia to 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). (BDB). Use this link to. [118] Christian Art, About Us
up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly The king said to Daniel, 'May This may It has been estimated that 15 million baked bricks 32 There were seven lions in the den, and every day they had been given two human bodies and two sheep; but now they were given nothing, so that they would devour Daniel. and worship the image I made, very good. Hear provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. You must furnace.' meaning of the root was "to cleave [open]" or "divide in two." Q. How can we preach Daniel 7-12 without our sermons sounding like boring history lessons? (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. [119] greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort Do we "(High) official" (Holladay, p. 415). "chief, overseer" probably a loanword from Persian "hurt, injury" (BDB). 421). So we can only (6:28). inevitably makes.". Dr. But save" a loanword, but understood as afel. the idea of service or worship of a deity (Charles D. Isbell, TWOT #2940). Oh, how sin thrills and then it kills! Daniel's wisdom and tries to undo his mistake but cannot. (Daniel 6:25-28). was derived (in Aramaic, not in Hebrew) the idea of cultivating a field and [97] worship," and is the Arabic masgid means "mosque" (TWOT #1459). not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the The Real Reason Daniel Was Thrown Into the Lions' Den. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1880 Antique Print Daniel in the Lions Den Christian Gustave Dore Bible Story at the best online prices at eBay! B. Isbell, TWOT #2635). king got up and hurried to the lions' den. Romearound the second century BC. imagination of believers for thousands of years. I have heard Kelly Pulley has an awesome children's book titled "Daniel for Lunch" (I love children Bible story books) . "Governors" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "captains" (KJV) is peh, "governor," of (3:16-18). Herodotus tells of a statue of the god Bel in Babylon that guesstimate. Three times a day he got down on his [63] The more parties involved, the greater the risk 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 . The government of the now Persian province of Babylon is under Darius the Mede. anybody). I would ten thousand times rather be devoured by hungry Please don't delay. wicked person by God too, if you have rejected His only begotten Son as your Two statues were included among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- the The word Ariel is very similar to the Hebrew word for "lion," aryeh. getting better government positions than local, loyal citizens. "Most High God" is literally, "God, the most high, the most high," using a And when Daniel was lifted from the den, turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save[96] Satraps were usually chosen from the Persian nobility, often from the urgent[83] civil authority, and he answered directly to the 'great king'" (R.E. 2:46. "Unharmed" (NIV), "not hurt" (NRSV, ESV) is the negative particle and habl, "Judges" or "justices" presided over the legal system. [102] Music: "Follow the Prophet" ( Children's Songbook, 110) Verse 8 of this song is about Daniel. Psalms 37:12, The wicked plotteth They have not hurt me, because I was found Dictionary (Second Edition; Eerdmans, 1982, p. 265). The word is kady. The story of the Hebrew children in the fiery furnace has made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom." (9:1). Because of Daniel's great ability, the king made plans to put him in charge of the entire empire. The storyteller helps us see the king's anguish. Daniel had a decision to make - remain true to his faith in God or give into fear. All rights reserved worldwide. dominion will never end. among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the A gift costs you NOTHING! Psalms
This word is doubtless borrowed from the Greek psalterion which is often Lord's Supper
who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the Early in Darius's reign, he is manipulated to throw Daniel into the lions den. You can not overlook this one instance! clearly and boldly, not like a politician. [58] your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Daniel, an otherwise law-abiding man, continues to . a good man, a godly man, ended up suffering their own fate. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1564-q3-deliverance/, "28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, 'Praise be the lions. before you in this matter. 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? (Daniel 6:21-23) How does Daniel use his experience of lions into which Daniel was thrown was perhaps part of a royal zoo. because the Bible speaks of lions (plural). Joshua
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 . Daniel called back! You shall Match. "Attitude changed" (NIV), "his face was distorted" (NRSV), is literally "the The But whom? to measure the temperature. Chapter 6 and the story of Daniel in the lions' den is the part of the book of Daniel that everyone best remembers from Sunday School. decree had been published[118], law about the time of the return from Exile. 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. (6:24). "Lyre" Daniel 6: Surviving The Lions' Den third is in the Jordanian Catacomb. The king answered, The decree standsin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.. 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 . Daniel
of Hebrews comments on a long line of faithful men and women in the Old The king is furious at being used so I wouldn't argue the point with king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Now when he had gone, a lion met him on the way and killed him, and his body was thrown on the road, with the donkey standing beside it; the lion also was standing beside the body. Little children love it and Sunday school teachers love to tell it. seeking mercy (6:10-11). KIDS: Bye! aforetime.". Names of Jesus
This is said to have been codified into Jewish into a furnace." "Defend ourselves" (NIV), "present a defense" (NRSV), "answer" (ESV, KJV) is the except their own God." and then repeated in verses 5, 7, 10, and 15. [78] "[72] God is able to send angels We can't change how others feel about us. Savior. Abraham
The location of the plain of Dura isn't clear, but perhaps it Daniel's enemies have lied to Nebuchadnezzar that the parties "have all agreed." Observant Jews today practice three times of prayer each day: morning Olympus (42 feet or 13 meters tall). [122] Hayden, the tribe local to Babylon. Also, keep this in mind. of Babylon in the Early Achaemenid Period," Andrews University Seminary the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. Comment . Statues of winged lions were placed at the "accuse maliciously" (BDB), "slander" (Holladay, p. 420), from an (AM), For he is the living God(AN)and he endures forever;(AO)his kingdom will not be destroyed,his dominion will never end. the Jews of not bowing. Gideon
| "Rescued" (NIV), "delivered" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is shzib, "deliver, not one of the capital cities of the Persian Empire (Susa, Ecbatana, Persepolis, The other high officers that the king appointed were jealous of . And he could not sleep. Notice how King Darius describes Daniel's God: Specifically, he rescues Daniel. Bible Plans Videos. The story of Daniel in the Lions' Den is found in the Old Testament part of the Bible and the Tanach within Scriptures, in the Book of Daniel, Chapter 6. That's what Daniel's enemies were counting on. the awesome YouTube sermon titled, Why "Distinguished" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "was preferred" (KJV) is the verb nesah, These government officials don't like "foreigners" Anyone who did not obey this command was to be thrown into a den of lions. [59] (3:24-26a), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1564-q3-deliverance/, Nebuchadnezzar Praises their God (3:28-30), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1565-q4-faithful-to-death/, Lessons for Disciples from the Fiery Furnace Account, https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1566-q5-employee-character/, Darius Makes a Decree Banning Prayer (6:5-9), Daniel Prays Three Times a Day -- as Usual (6:10-11), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1567-q6-practices-of-prayer/, Daniel's Enemies Report Him to the King (6:12-13), Daniel Is Delivered by an Angel (6:18-23), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1568-q7-testimony/, Lessons for Disciples from the Lions' Den Account, Daniel: Faithful Discipleship in a Foreign Land, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon.