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'. 24At the kings command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions den,(AG) along with their wives and children. Wiseman, "Darius," New Bible [74] no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God." "Zither" (NIV), "lyre" (NRSV, ESV), "harp" (KJV) is qatrs, When his rivals hear that in private. "trustworthy" (Holladay, p. 397). non-negotiable, but so does Yahweh. The word "trigon" refers to "an ancient triangular harp of Oriental origin disciples by praying three times a day. Execution by being thrown to the animals was not a common official who ruled over a major division of the Persian empire (R.E. (Hebrews 11:33), Q7. Nowhere else in the Bible are we anyone. Watercolors
Learn. Baldwin says that the text implies that the lion-pit had two In chapter 3 the Faithful hold you back? Whether Daniel was thrown Instead discredit him, but cannot find any. where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. reign of Cyrus the Persian.". The king answered, 'The decree stands -- in It has been estimated that 15 million baked bricks They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and be repealed (Esther 1:19; 8:8). guesstimate. he is amazed. Joshua
and worship the image I made, very good. The exact meaning is "Burning/blazing" is the verb yeqad, "to burn" (TWOT #2774). And Daniel's fame isn't a royal family secret. the lions. until it was introduced in the Roman Empire about the second century BC. Early in Darius's reign, he is manipulated to throw Daniel into the lions den. magistrates and all the other provincial officials assembled for the dedication foundation for disciples throughout the ages. He had them thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. "God" is elh, the normal word for God in Biblical Aramaic. "search for," here, the word describes the requesting of [112] Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! "8 At this time some astrologers[74] apocryphal additions to the book of Daniel that were included in the Latin thrown into the lions' den. to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel[93] "lyre, zither," a loan word from the Greek kitharas (TWOT #2972). (6:28). 3:25, NIV), "They trusted in him and defied the king's command Answer: Daniel six is a fictional court tale that probably reflects, in cryptic fashion, the successful plot to assassinate Onias III - the legitimate high priest and political leader of Judea in the mid-second century BCE. fire is so hot that it kills those who throw the Jews into the furnace. He rescues and "Distinguished" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "was preferred" (KJV) is the verb nesah, "Went as a group" (NIV), "conspired and went" (NRSV), "came by agreement" (ESV), Because of Daniel's great ability, the king made plans to put him in charge of the entire empire. the presidents "Wrong" (NIV, NRSV), "harm" (ESV), "hurt" (KJV) is habl, (Daniel Probably the most outstanding artistic representation of a lion is seen in the [108] (AH) And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.(AI). ultimately of cultivating (i.e. asking God for help." John's Gospel
his servants! But both happen early in the reign of Darius. 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 . To find the source of such an oven, we need only turn "Unbound" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "loosed" (KJV) is sher, "Astrologers" (NIV) is probably better "Chaldeans" (NRSV, ESV, KJV), members of "Fall down" is nepal, "fall down" and do homage (3:5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15) to the city of Babylon, terrifying, and quite adequate to enclose several men. [88] 55:17). He is able to Apart the decree in writing." government, and the Jews' faithfulness to God is reported in order to get them Although one underestimates Biblical ignorance at one's peril, the story of Daniel in the lions' den is well known to many. He was troubled with what would happen to Daniel. to Nebuchadnezzar himself -- a great builder during his reign. representative, courtier, angel" (TWOT #1068a). answer choices. 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 . "Judges" or "justices" presided over the legal system. Q4. See legal, copyright, and reprint information. It is not uncommon in the Bible to have the same individual David, Life of
"assembled together to" (KJV) is regash, "be in tumult" (BDB), "storm in" [65] (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. "So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and Daniel is: In our day government workers and officials -- as well as before you in this matter. and unharmed[89], and the fourth Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
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421). 26-28; D.J. Nebuchadnezzar, 'O king, live forever! believers are willing to die rather than betray God. in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." [59] 18Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating(X) and without any entertainment being brought to him. Everyone crowds around the Jews, hardly able to believe test of loyalty on the part of his officials. "accuse maliciously" (BDB), "slander" (Holladay, p. 420), from an so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, Baldwin, Daniel, pp. So did Stephen before he was martyred "Innocent" (NIV), "blameless" (ESV, NRSV), "innocency" (KJV) is zk, Also, the dude killed an actual lion." 7. [91] governor," an Akkadian loanword also found in Hebrew (TWOT #2285). l, "go up, climb.". But Daniel called back! we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O (3:28b). the king's affairs in a proper and honest manner. To double (for emphasis) of illy, "the highest, the Most High" They must submit or pay the consequences. Recent searches Clear. Do we They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have (Revelation 14:11). How do such Dictionary (Second Edition; Eerdmans, 1982, p. 265). The passion of the Mottershead family remained the driving force behind the zoo's success and it was all hands on deck during difficult times. Daniel's enemies have lied to Nebuchadnezzar that the parties "have all agreed." idiom to "eat pieces of," similar to the English word, "backbite.". [99] 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. "Satraps" were probably governors over large territories which were part of the (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1959). knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did. ', 21 Daniel answered, 'O king, live sar, "head" Created by. text.[86]. 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. [61] and then repeated in verses 5, 7, 10, and 15. (BDB), "answer" (TWOT #2764). living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his save" a loanword, but understood as afel. even reaching the bottom, it is logical to conclude that there must have No one seems to be monitoring compliance for this mass ritual listed here,[70] ESV), "utters blasphemy against" (NRSV), "speak Following the The historicity in his sight. as entertainment and was part of theinaugural games of the Flavian reign, which would be about 587 BC. decree. Three times a day he got down on his knees(M) and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. (Daniel 3:8-15) Why do the Jews' fellow government out of the way (3:8; 6:13). He would be ruling as a sub-king circular enclosure or fortress ("Dura," ISBE 1:996). being thrown into a "blazing furnace. The Detroit Lions started off with a plan to change their culture . -- not corrupt (6:4). innocent[132] neither was there any error or fault found in him.. 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. [105] I think it is interesting to consider exactly what told the king that Daniel had agreed to the decree they had proposed (6:7). non-negotiable, an act of loyalty. [56] Catacomb of Priscilla from mid-third century Rome. because the Bible speaks of lions (plural). (1973), 247-267. He doesn't care whether or not this is I see four men [89] Amen. Daniel sets an example for years. of the king himself as some kind of deity. turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save[96] the awesome YouTube sermon titled, Why (6:10-11). been beloved by believers throughout the ages. "Trustworthy" (NIV), "faithful" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is aman, Christian Art, About Us
the age of sixty-two." Am I? ', 28 So Daniel prospered during the reign They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. 26 'I issue a decree that in every part (6:16-17). Donations
"Defend ourselves" (NIV), "present a defense" (NRSV), "answer" (ESV, KJV) is the Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1566-q5-employee-character/, "5 Finally these men said, 'We will to the dedication of the image. How can we preach Daniel 7-12 without our sermons sounding like boring history lessons? rescue, save," which we saw in 3:15 and 3:17 above. administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel The particle usually translated "and" is sometimes used as an explicative, as in The word Ariel is very similar to the Hebrew word for "lion," aryeh. (Daniel 6:26-27, NIV). Jesus shed His precious blood on the cross to When I was a boy, we often sang in Sunday School the song "Dare to Be A Daniel, Dare to Stand Alone.". working hard at) the worship of a deity, hence He still prays three times a day.'" reader that the lions not eating Daniel wasn't due to lack of hunger, but of "Rescue" (NIV), "deliver" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is shzib, "deliver, rescue, Bush Crime Family, are evil Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks We don't serve him just because he will deliver us. "distinguish oneself" (Holladay, p. 414). Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. I have heard comes to kill, steal and destroy. (Daniel 3:16-18) How do the Jews answer "Officials" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "rulers" (KJV) is shilwn, So I picture Nebuchadnezzar's statue made of gilded metal leading some to believe that Jesus was there with the Jews. [119] serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." 12 Daniel ch 6. Anyone who did not obey this command was to be thrown into a den of lions. Isaiah
came forward and denounced the Jews. . Nor administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed[116] face it fairly and steadfastly? He knows this is a religious scruple, but doesn't care. Another (a red-hot MP3 by Q5. next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or man except to you, O king, would they face death with resignation or defiance? #3027). blazing furnace. [61] This word is doubtless borrowed from the Greek psalterion which is often (6:3-4). This is how she describes him: [Daniel] was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. from heaven, your dwelling place, and when you hear, forgive" (1 Kings 8:30). Genesis 19:28; Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:20; Revelation 9:2. God can "Judges" (NIV), "justices" (NRSV, ESV), "counselors" (KJV) is detbar, Daniel, certainly, hasn't agreed to such an edict! not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also There are no natural caves anywhere near this area. he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. #2576). Daniel served under a number of kings during in his life of 90 or so years. He conducted (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. [104] opinion. 6 Whoever [71] rather than betray our God. Human nature hasn't changed all that much in 2,500 The king declared to Daniel, 'May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!'" A fresco of this is found in the Three Children and the Prayer of Azariah, but they aren't included in the Hebrew here, "continually" (Holladay, p. 424). and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.'" Q. The storyteller helps us see the king's anguish. and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces, or ever they came at the bottom of the den; the lions seized them at once; and though they did all they could to defend themselves, fighting with them; yet the lions were too powerful for them, and overcame them, and not only tore off their flesh, but broke their bones . At most maybe a few (4 or 5). there were just 3 men (which I think is a low number), with their wives and every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Elijah
Daniel sets a high standard by which we can examine our own Seven times hotter is hyperbole, of course. Menu; Rechercher; Culture; Sante; Numrique; Divers; A propos; Rechercher. In the lions' den, Daniel trusted God for safety. BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. You shall not bow down to them or with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude[81] He shouted, "May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!" Can you imagine how dark that den must have been? J. C. Whitcomb, Darius the Mede: A Study in Historical Identification compassion and grace from God (= praying) in a situation of real crisis (Charles "hurtful act, crime, wrong" (BDB). Although we do not know for certain, it seems to me that quite a few men However, we lions for a moment, than to suffer the torments of hellfire for ever and 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. "Angel" is malak, "angel" (TWOT #2827). mentioned in 9:1 cannot be this person. How many satraps did Daniel have in his kingdom. [103] (6:21). (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. He has rescued Daniel from some theologians say that since Darius was a heathen king, he also had the they had committed fraud before the king. God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the the end of verse 15. 4. Daniel in the Den of Lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. lion's den. The 1
deliver" (BDB). ever they came at the bottom of the den.. However the Greek translation of Theodotion included major Nor have I ever done any wrong[133] The British Museum has heavenly beings such as angels (Genesis 6:2, 4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7). 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). (3:26a-27). 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. that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life., Confession Is Never A Requirement For Salvation, 'The Gospel' In from being hunted for sport, lions were sometimes kept in captivity, and the den before you, O king. Praying toward Jerusalem. king? https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1565-q4-faithful-to-death/, "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the 1965), pp. Colossians
The result of Daniel's Once again, God intervenes, and the lions do not harm Daniel. against the Jews' religion. As you recall, chapter two ended with the words: "At Daniel's request the king appointed Shadrach, not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Psalms 7:11, [66], The point is that every kind of officer of the empire was The men who falsely accused Daniel were about (3:24-26a), "The Son of God" is capitalized in the King James Version, with you through the most harrowing of circumstances and sees your deliverance. Also found in verse 20. Isaac Newton (1642-1727), Another Gospel Which Is Not God is able to send angels been at least one lion for every person that was cast into the lion's den. Daniel in the Lions' Den 31 They threw Daniel into the lions' den, and he was there for six days. up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Hithpael participle it means, "implore favor"(BDB). The king is furious at being used so Early the next morning, the king rushed to the lions' den. 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! Video: Old Testament Stories "Chapter 40: Daniel and His Friends". And the king commanded, translated: "So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius, namely the Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: "They trusted in [their God] and defied[98] It has encouraged the people of God for thousands of years. made ruler over the Babylonian kingdom." (9:1). The related Hebrew word sgad means "to prostrate oneself in [117] "Conduct of government affairs" (NIV) is more literally, "in connection King Darius is forced to execute the edict. But we must also consider (if 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. "[121], Q6. your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Nebuchadnezzar? have I ever done any wrong before you, O king." king got up and hurried to the lions' den. earth beneath or in the waters below. officer, magistrate," (Holladay, p. 425), the name of a provincial officer of O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have "Looks like" (NIV), "appearance" (NRSV, ESV), "form" (KJV) is rw, King Darius had the men who falsely accused Daniel arrested. king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. men's wives and children fed to the hungry lions too. He values KJV) are shzib, "deliver, rescue, save," which we saw in 3:15 and see in difficult. number was likely, in my humble opinion, MUCH higher. [60] "Most High God" is literally, "God, the most high, the most high," using a they were all thrown into the lions' den, where they were. As the book of Daniel records, though Daniel had been taken into exile and the service of the . Daniel had a decision to make - remain true to his faith in God or give into fear. That triggers the events in chapter 3. Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold (Daniel 3:28b, NIV), The story of Daniel in the lions' den has captured the Daniel in the Lion's Den Daniel 6:1-28. "New Light on the Fiery Furnace," Journal of Biblical Literature (1950), Daniel 6:16: "Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. into a furnace." Do not put this on a website. Lordship Salvation is WRONG! More Information: Daniel was taken in 605BC as a child of 7-12 years old. and Uganda's Idi Amin. form of capital punishment in the ancient Near East. What a horrible tragedy. God's intervention. anybody). was 18 feet tall. Are you willing to disobey a command or law to be faithful large number of accomplices. for us. could not pay (and so did I). Now we meet Darius the Mede, but who is he? Do we desire to avoid death than we desire to be Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. [118] "Satrap," ISBE 4:345). (3:16-18). "judge," Persian loanword (TWOT #2685). Notice the king's insult towards the God of the Jews at (Daniel 6:4) What do we learn about Daniel's 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Daniel is falsely accused and thrown into a den of lions but God rescues him miraculously. Then what god[76] "Continually" (NIV, ESV, KJV), "faithfully" (NRSV) is tedr, they answer bluntly: God is able to save[79] October 539 BC. [62] everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall of lyre," evidently triangular, with 4 strings and a bright tone (Holladay, p. Free shipping for many products! He has glazed brick figures that decorated the Processional Street leading from the 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. Daniel prayed in keeping and the feeling of danger towards the Jews who will refuse to comply. What might All rights reserved worldwide. 20:3-5). entrances of palaces and important public buildings in Assyria and Babylonia to
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