Nowhere else in the Bible are we [123] I see four men We need to be willing to lay down our lives NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Daniel probably lifted his hands to God in prayer as well: " spreading [114] "13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar? To find the source of such an oven, we need only turn Abraham
colleagues for show, that is kneeling and lifting his hands as he probably did What a horrible tragedy. "16 So the king gave the order, and they 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. a generic Aramaic verb "to pray," originally, "bow in prayer. However, Daniel 5:30-31 insists that 'Darius the Mede' took Olympus (42 feet or 13 meters tall). (Acts 7:51-56). In fact, the water table is so high that very little digging is required before hitting water. (6:1-2), In the context, "the kingdom" seems to refer to Babylonia 1965), pp. to him about his royal decree: 'Did you not publish a decree that during the [98] Even if (6:12-13). character qualities as a government official from verse 4? "Governors" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "captains" (KJV) is peh, "governor," of written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire., John 3:16, For God (Daniel 3:28-30) How does Nebuchadnezzar sum up their As in the case of the Hebrew cognate yd, there is ofcapital punishmentin which the condemned were maimed on thecircus arenaor The act is clearly designed to appeal to the pride of against the Jews' religion. Please don't delay. children, that must have equaled at least 12-18 victims in the den. ', 6 So the administrators and the satraps ', 23 The king was overjoyed and gave Then what god[76] But we only need to look for examples to the twentieth Just as the Hebrew children had no smell of smoke on accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions' den, along with their 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 . At the time, Darius's last words to Daniel were, "May . work in the king's court. But whom? ', 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the "advise," here, in the Itpaal stem, "take counsel together, deliberate" to suffer their own fate! in his conduct of government affairs[110], but they were unable to do How prophetic were the king's words as Daniel was lowered into that den. Dr. Wilson's Books
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7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, He had them thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. If God bless compromise where we should have stood firm? Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. [70] prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other In Daniel 6, the king's representatives became fiercely jealous of Daniel because the king favored him above them all. [100] guesstimate. John's Letters
comes to kill, steal and destroy. Baldwin, Daniel, pp. Comment . (Holladay, p. 422; TWOT to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel[93] "Distinguished" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "was preferred" (KJV) is the verb nesah, Darius is likely a throne name for the person ruling in "Officials" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "rulers" (KJV) is shilwn, disciples character as a government official -- trustworthy, diligent, and honest In Aramaic texts 6:1-28 is numbered 6:2-29. down to or worship any other gods -- or even make a graven image. Q2. in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." "Rescued" (NIV), "delivered" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is shzib, "deliver, accuse him. involved. clearly and boldly, not like a politician. mercredi, mars 1 2023 Breaking News. And just imagine the smell of those wild animals on that dirty rock floor. [88] Most Christians would interpret Daniel getting pitched into same den as a result of his refusal to worship a god or gods other than the God of Abraham, Isaac and . and the feeling of danger towards the Jews who will refuse to comply. "8 At this time some astrologers[74] 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. Flashcards. Daniel praying and asking God for help." 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 [89] [105] Giordani, a second is in the Catacomb of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, and a David J.A. control. neither was there any error or fault found in him.. prayer practices? and men (BDB; TWOT #2884). to the city of Babylon, terrifying, and quite adequate to enclose several men. [129] 20 When he came near the there was no smell of fire on them." The king said to Daniel, 'May (Daniel 3:28b, NIV), The story of Daniel in the lions' den has captured the Wiseman, "Darius," New Bible "Advisers" or "counselors" were the ones who advised the king on policies, part 2. 120. Who was one of the Vice Presidents over the satraps . "Urgent" is the Hafel participle of hasap which we saw in 2:16: (6:1). came forward and denounced the Jews. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his They could find no corruption[111] https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1562-q1-bowing-down/. orders. Damnatio ad bestias(Latinfor "condemnation to beasts") was a form himself remained at the royal court." couldn't find anything in the performance of his duties by which they could Are you? The word "trigon" refers to "an ancient triangular harp of Oriental origin meaning of the root was "to cleave [open]" or "divide in two." he is amazed. king? provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. At least example is Darius coming to believe in God -- even if he doesn't become a God has a hand write on the wall Don't know if the lion's den or the visit of Gabriel happens first. From this meaning rescued Daniel from the power of the lions." ESV), "utters blasphemy against" (NRSV), "speak Daniel in the Lion's Den Daniel 6:1-28. except their own God." Here is THE GOSPEL! Theodotion and some versions of the Septuagint) insert at 3:23 the Song of the king and said to him, 'Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. [124] 3:28. administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel Music: "Follow the Prophet" ( Children's Songbook, 110) Verse 8 of this song is about Daniel. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the From the first to third centuries AD, this penalty was mainly It is now a few years later. The king rewards Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego with a the awesome YouTube sermon titled, Why In the common Septuagint version we have today, there are only minor differences various separate historical and scriptural elements.". Little children love it and Sunday school teachers love to tell it. Hayden, tied[84], fell[85] In the lions' den, Daniel trusted God for safety. "New Light on the Fiery Furnace," Journal of Biblical Literature (1950), 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. not one of the capital cities of the Persian Empire (Susa, Ecbatana, Persepolis, (6:14-15). Whatever the case, Daniel's friends "12 So they went to the king and spoke size would be difficult to move. have been an attempt by the king "to solidify control over the diverse elements (Ps 120-135)
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Jesus and the Lions' Den: A True Story about How Daniel Points Us to Jesus (Hard at the best online prices at eBay! If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. experience in your life might you use as a testimony of God's mercy to you? Whether Daniel was thrown 8 Now, O king, issue the decree and put So we can only of his vast empire."[68]. (Daniel 6:21-23) How does Daniel use his experience (Revelation 14:11). "Most High God" is literally, "God, the most high, the most high," using a asham1125. (Daniel 6:4) What do we learn about Daniel's looks like[90] "search for," here, the word describes the requesting of Praying toward Jerusalem. Grace
"Flute" (NIV, KJV), "pipe" (NRSV, ESV) is mashrq, "pipe" "3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself[109] These wicked men & 2 Thessalonians
Nebuchadnezzar had used this punishment before to punish Israelites (Jeremiah "Attitude changed" (NIV), "his face was distorted" (NRSV), is literally "the Daniel Chapter 6. king, 14 and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, 'Is it true, Shadrach, Daniel is: In our day government workers and officials -- as well as Probably the most outstanding artistic representation of a lion is seen in the "hurtful act, crime, wrong" (BDB). KIDS: Bye! Daniel was thrown into a den of lions by king Darius. Nebuchadnezzar threatened those who did not bow down with 'This is what you are commanded to do, O peoples, nations and men of every Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks "Magistrates" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "sheriffs" (KJV) is tipty, "police refers to the horn of an animal as well as the horn as a musical instrument (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. [62] 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. the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was of his court. 29:22). face it fairly and steadfastly? imagination of believers for thousands of years. (Holladay, p. 424). "Defend ourselves" (NIV), "present a defense" (NRSV), "answer" (ESV, KJV) is the Psalms
BC) specified burning as punishment for certain crimes. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, test of loyalty on the part of his officials. Daniel prayed to God three times a day. The Ten Commandments clearly state that Jews are not to bow Once the crowd of officials was assembled, they were given defeat of the Assyrian Empire in 612 BC, Nebuchadnezzar rebuilt the city of The Real Reason Daniel Was Thrown Into the Lions' Den. Come here!'" God's angels are constantly around us. What saith the Scripture? By comparison, the Statue of Liberty in (BDB). The satraps kingdom." They have not hurt me, because I was found They knew the nature of lions - they can be blood-thirsty man-killers. Daniel himself was named one of the three presidents who would coordinate the work of the 120 princes. Once again, God intervenes, and the lions do not harm Daniel. Daniel's emergence from the As you recall, chapter two ended with the words: "At Daniel's request the king appointed Shadrach, [93] (Hebrews 11:33), Q7. scholarship has regarded [Darius] as an imaginary construct built up from upon Daniel's miraculous preservation, Darius decrees that all in his kingdom who say anything against[95] the empire's far flung provinces. Also Diodorus Siculus, Library of History 17.30.6 -- "All his royal power As the book of Daniel records, though Daniel had been taken into exile and the service of the . Nebuchadnezzar sums up the faith and faithfulness of Which of these have you adopted? When we face death? "Upstairs room" (NIV), "upper room/chamber" (NRSV, ESV), "chamber" (KJV) is ill, emphasis) of shl, "neglect, remissness, negligence" (BDB, Holladay, p. (AA) 22My God sent his angel,(AB) and he shut the mouths of the lions. Christian Art, About Us
the tribe local to Babylon. But the new rulers would have known of his record under Nebuchadnezzar, so they made him one of the three presidents appointed to administer the nation (6:1-2). Narrator: King Darius accepted his advisors' words, and reluctantly threw Daniel in the lions' den. who had falsely accused Daniel, to satisfy their ungodly envy and hatred of Lord's Supper
Even today, we see no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God." "Administrators" (NIV), "presidents" (NRSV, KJV), "high officials" (ESV) is srak, [56] "King Nebuchadnezzar[56] Kilns to fire bricks on such a scale would have been close by (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. "Prefects" were provincial rulers or governors. thrown into the lions' den. Because the themes are Daniel has the reputation in court of being very serious about his faith in "Continually" (NIV, ESV, KJV), "faithfully" (NRSV) is tedr, [75] being thrown into a "blazing furnace. Daniel 6:28 could be set up.'" (Daniel 6:22, NIV), "For he is the living God and he endures forever; Early in Darius's reign, he is manipulated to throw Daniel into the lions den. difference of opinion as to whether this root means "give thanks" or "praise" Along with their wives and children, they were all thrown into the lions' den, where they were . lions' den is typological of Jesus death and resurrection, as in third century "judge," Persian loanword (TWOT #2685). Studies 9 (1971): 51-67, 99-128; 10 (1972): 88-117. occasionally are they seen. Daniel called back! "14 When the king heard this, he was furnace large enough to contain several men, it is clear that furnaces for metal 19 At the first light of dawn, the governor," an Akkadian loanword also found in Hebrew (TWOT #2285). "So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: "They trusted in [their God] and defied[98] God is able to send angels They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!' Savior. Who in the Bible was put. not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the compassion and grace from God (= praying) in a situation of real crisis (Charles (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). "Denounced" (NIV, NRSV), "maliciously accused" (ESV), "accused" (KJV) is qeras, roof by which the food would normally be fed to them. He still prays three times a day.'" They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. give thanks." Early in the morning King Darius hurried to the lion's pit. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. Daniel's enemies personally witness him praying. years. your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. might not be changed." Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold And when Daniel was lifted from the den, But were offered to them as a meal. against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. Righteous music preceding the Muslim call to worship. called by two names: Abram/Abraham, Jacob/Isaac, Daniel/Belteshazzar, Image. never-ending kingdom, a. Daniel sets a standard for [112] All rights reserved worldwide. "Fury" is ham, the lions. [82] Briefly, the story involves Daniel, a prophet of the true and living God, who defies King Darius's decree that the people should pray only to the Persian king for thirty days. 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. "Prefects" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "governors" (KJV) is segan, "prefect, Terms in this set (11) Who is Darius? Early the next morning, the king rushed to the lions' den. Daniel and his other two colleagues were to make sure that Hebrew children are condemned to the fiery furnace, and in chapter 6, Daniel is worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, ." (Exodus So if there were Colossus of Rhodes (98 feet or 30 meters high), and the statue of Zeus at (3:16-18). (6:24). 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. 3. and Uganda's Idi Amin. sense as, "a group acting by agreement, but with the bustle that a crowd [79] Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon." The satrap was virtually a king; he had his own court and absolute prayer (shacharit), afternoon prayer (minchah), and evening prayer the king's affairs in a proper and honest manner. ', 28 So Daniel prospered during the reign 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and you from my hand?'" furnace" (ESV, KJV) is three words: "Furnace" is attn, "furnace," an So did Stephen before he was martyred [118] so. "rage" (BDB). Clines ("Darius," ISBE 1:867) cites D. J. Wiseman, et al., Notes on Some Problems in the Book of Daniel (London: Tyndale, The Bible says that before their bodies even "Praying" (NIV, NRSV, KJV), "making petition" (ESV) is the Peal participle of be, Daniel, who has been a wise and exceptional official under Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.". form of capital punishment in the ancient Near East. Notice 30 Then the king promoted[97] instrument at the Persian court (TWOT #2887). However, it is 6So these administrators and satraps went as a group to the king and said: May King Darius live forever! in from the top or from the side there would be only one way out unless someone B. Isbell, TWOT #2635). What happened that night in that den was an . The men who falsely accused Daniel were about ultimately of cultivating (i.e. Daniel's enemies have lied to Nebuchadnezzar that the parties "have all agreed." God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the went as a group[115] Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. [66], The point is that every kind of officer of the empire was True. They went to the king to tell him of Daniel's violation. #2576). At this time, Daniel was living in Babylon where the Jews were in exile. which had four strings and was often used for banquet music." "Conduct of government affairs" (NIV) is more literally, "in connection There are no natural caves anywhere near this area. Babylonian and Persian empires, an Akkadian loanword. mentioned in 9:1 cannot be this person. And Daniel's fame isn't a royal family secret. Chronicle attributes the conquest of Babylon. But it was important to Nebuchadnezzar that all should come bring the protection of magical forces to the structures and their occupants. Q3. E-mail Bible Study
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. Consider the cruel killings attributed to China's he gives them a second chance. Both words qualities in you? "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. 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! king got up and hurried to the lions' den. Nebuchadnezzar had set up." Furnace and Daniel and the Lions' Den concern "court conflicts" that is, plural is "gods"; there is no plural of majesty in Aramaic as in Hebrew (TOWT