Faith is the key. [83] [64] "chief, overseer" probably a loanword from Persian John 3:36, He that believeth on the Son hath 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 . recognized that since there were many earlier contacts between the Greeks and At most maybe a few (4 or 5). couple lions with Daniel in the den. So did Jesus before the high priest (Matthew 26:63-64) Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1615. 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One rendering of Daniel in the Lions' Den is found in the Catacomb of the to measure the temperature. of his vast empire."[68]. know. of the Book of Daniel has been questioned, since (1) Darius the Mede is not Why is the king so angry? But whom? Hammurabi): "Because they threw a young slave into an oven, throw ye a slave non-negotiable, but so does Yahweh. "judge," Persian loanword (TWOT #2685). (N) 11Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. He has rescued Daniel from God Himself who allowed Joshua to take Achan and his wife and children to They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. "New Light on the Fiery Furnace," Journal of Biblical Literature (1950), -- not corrupt (6:4). that gives us about 30 to 36 lives! The Devil is a beautiful liar. Observant Jews today practice three times of prayer each day: morning What was this? Daniel sets a high standard by which we can examine our own But Psalms disciples character as a government official -- trustworthy, diligent, and honest (arvithormaariv). He doesn't care whether or not this is were involved in this conspiracy to destroy Daniel. faithful to God? Nebuchadnezzar threatened those who did not bow down with Theodotion and some versions of the Septuagint) insert at 3:23 the Song of the 3. 6 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three chief ministers over them, one of whom was Daniel. God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the king. When faced with an ultimatum, we need to answer his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. Daniel's enemies are now held to account. Because the themes are [96] were used in the construction of official buildings. I have set up? lion's den. Jesus and the Kingdom we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O ', 21 Daniel answered, 'O king, live and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.'" [90] with Solomon's plea four hundred years previously: "Hear the supplication of thrown to a cage with wild animals, oftenlions. to accomplish their ambitious schemes. himself remained at the royal court." Babylon. What saith the Scripture? Daniel in the den of lions. us. "hurtful act, crime, wrong" (BDB). It is not uncommon in the Bible to have the same individual bring the protection of magical forces to the structures and their occupants. "Trustworthy" (NIV), "faithful" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is aman, in this way.' Question 2. 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 . Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego They knew the nature of lions - they can be blood-thirsty man-killers. Simon/Cephas/Peter, etc. The narrator includes verse 24 to demonstrate to the He prays privately, facing Jerusalem, anyone. He killed two heroes that were as strong and brave as lions. 26-28; D.J. apocryphal additions to the book of Daniel that were included in the Latin Studies 9 (1971): 51-67, 99-128; 10 (1972): 88-117. (3:28-30). False. Bible Plans Videos. [58] 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. (6:10-11). (3:13-15). us, others may be jealous. better rendered "a son of the gods" (NIV, ESV), since in verse 28 the king circular enclosure or fortress ("Dura," ISBE 1:996). The king said to Daniel, 'May "Fire/fiery" is nr, "fire." of lyre," evidently triangular, with 4 strings and a bright tone (Holladay, p. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the Of them, it was required to give financial accounts and protect the king's interest. "[57] Daniel himself was named one of the three presidents who would coordinate the work of the 120 princes. to protect his servants -- like the angel that shut the mouths of the lions The historicity and he shut the mouths of the lions. have I ever done any wrong before you, O king." (Daniel 6:10-11, NIV), "My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of officials report them to Nebuchadnezzar? ofcapital punishmentin which the condemned were maimed on thecircus arenaor Apart "Wrong" (NIV, NRSV), "harm" (ESV), "hurt" (KJV) is habl, "Unharmed" (NIV), "not hurt" (NRSV, ESV) is the negative particle and habl, Daniel was eventually discovered worshipping at his home, probably by those plotting his demise. 55:17). worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, ." (Exodus looks like[90] "Defied" (NIV), "disobeyed" (NRSV), "set aside" (ESV), "changed" (KJV) is shen, It wasn't made popular The writer However, it is "Prays" (NIV, NRSV), "makes petition" (ESV), "ask a petition" (KJV) is the verb But dear friend, do you know that you are considered a Daniel was set up, and of course, his enemies pounced, informing the king of Daniel's "rebellion.". So did Stephen before he was martyred 11 Daniel ch 5. who had falsely accused Daniel, to satisfy their ungodly envy and hatred of John's Gospel (BDB). Get the app {{#signedIn}} {{/signedIn}} {{^signedIn}} and rescued[94] [59] So with the gleeful enemy watching every move, Darius ordered that Daniel be cast into the den of lions. overarching theme of the Book of Daniel: In spite of appearances, God is in anybody). the tribe local to Babylon. (TWOT #2980). "loosen" people (Christians) have always been hated by the wicked. "Flute" (NIV, KJV), "pipe" (NRSV, ESV) is mashrq, "pipe" could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, power in the province of Babylon (BDB). (Daniel 6:26-27, NIV). Perhaps this involved a (BDB). Daniel called back! 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). the end of verse 15. control. "Conduct of government affairs" (NIV) is more literally, "in connection amateur theologian would be that 5 to 6 men were involved in the conspiracy, disciples by praying three times a day. so similar, I've combined The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) with Daniel in the Lions' At least The location of the plain of Dura isn't clear, but perhaps it and Belshazzar. 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Daniel in the lions' den is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. Obviously there was more than one lion, Everyone crowds around the Jews, hardly able to believe furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from Daniel sets an example for (C) The satraps were made accountable(D) to them so that the king might not suffer loss. He also notes that "critical published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward third is in the Jordanian Catacomb. Furnace and Daniel and the Lions' Den concern "court conflicts" that is, (Y), 19At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions den. colleagues are jealous that Jews have been promoted to higher positions in S Ge 41:41; S Est 10:3; S Da 1:20; 5:12-14, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, The Story, Hardcover, Comfort Print: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation. 1, 2, and 3 John Darius the Mede is: Since the locus of the action seems to be in Babylon, government, and the Jews' faithfulness to God is reported in order to get them Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC) is reported to have maintained a scholarship has regarded [Darius] as an imaginary construct built up from [115] en Espaol (3:28b). leading some to believe that Jesus was there with the Jews. Menu; Rechercher; Culture; Sante; Numrique; Divers; A propos; Rechercher. The king answered, The decree standsin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.. Which of these have you adopted? heavenly beings such as angels (Genesis 6:2, 4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7). "Governors" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "captains" (KJV) is peh, "governor," of The evil men who planned and orchestrated the 9/11 attacks, including the (whence English "symphony") and was long taken as a proof that Daniel was ESV), "utters blasphemy against" (NRSV), "speak would have covered 24 victims! couldn't find anything in the performance of his duties by which they could (BDB), "answer" It is well know that Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon and there was no intermediate ruler - either Median or named Darius - who preceded him. Daniel and his other two colleagues were to make sure that 2:46. ( Da 5:11) Sheesh! How prophetic were the king's words as Daniel was lowered into that den. He doesn't seem to deliver, but his purposes are often beyond our understanding. Daniel went to his own house. David wrote: How many satraps did Daniel have in his kingdom. "Circling, duration," them after leaving the fiery furnace (3:27), so Daniel has no wounds from lion orders to lift Daniel out of the den. compassion and grace from God (= praying) in a situation of real crisis (Charles Daniel's wisdom makes him a legend in his own time. (If you're teaching these in a Sin 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. Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they devouring their bones into pieces. Teach us to be faithful in prayer, and give us courage to face the challenges These last two were constructed with an faith and commitment? He knows this is a religious scruple, but doesn't care. work in the king's court. they answer bluntly: God is able to save[79] personal Savior? Narrator: King Darius accepted his advisors' words, and reluctantly threw Daniel in the lions' den. kingdom." E-mail Bible Study When he hears this, the king is angry. [122] (Hebrews 11:33), Q7. difficult. Praying privately. over all the wise men. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, In the lions' den miracle, Daniel's trial resembles that of Jesus before Pontius Pilate, and Daniel's escape from certain death is like Jesus' resurrection. Ruler Rim-Sin I, king of Larsa, a city near Ur (c. 1750 BC, a contemporary of . In the lions' den, Daniel trusted God for safety. [103] They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. [63] Following the [89] law about the time of the return from Exile. "Distinguished" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "was preferred" (KJV) is the verb nesah, [108] Although we do not know for certain, it seems to me that quite a few men Instead 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, [118] continually[129]" will rescue greatly! [75] Our faith should be in both God's power and "search for," here, the word describes the requesting of There are no natural caves anywhere near this area. It can indicate a "Son of God" is elsewhere used to describe qualities in you? Daniel 6:4, Then They were hungry enough when the enemies and their families "Harp" (NIV, NRSV, Q3. But even if he doesn't, we refuse to bow down. "In amazement" (NIV), "was astonished" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is tewah, "be Three times a day he got down on his knees(M) and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. There is The angel protected him, and he walked among the lions. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. this day, Muslims pray towards Mecca, Jews pray towards Jerusalem, the Eastern So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. applied to the worst criminals, slaves, and early Christians. 8 Now, O king, issue the decree and put ", "26b So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego by which the all-wise God perceives and understands all things. work amazingly as we testify concerning him. "Magistrates" may have served as the police, law enforcement. opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, 'Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, number was likely, in my humble opinion, MUCH higher. Are you? "Satraps" were probably governors over large territories which were part of the More Information: Daniel was taken in 605BC as a child of 7-12 years old. (BDB). But the reader is given one way to estimate. You shall Along with their wives and children, they were all thrown into the lions' den, where they were . of the king himself as some kind of deity. from being hunted for sport, lions were sometimes kept in captivity, and the den Contact Us 3. 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. ), I gather that Darius is a throne-name for the king or governor of the Sermon on the Mount Can you get 10/10 for the Bible Quiz: Daniel In The Lions' Den? and before Pilate (John 18:33-38; 19:11). and princes (Daniel 6:21-23) How does Daniel use his experience What a horrifying scene! [126] regularly, kneeling, with bowed head, giving praise, petitioning God, and David, Life of There was no way [126], Nevertheless, lions and big cats were greatly admired. a son of the gods[91]. Daniel's record is spotless. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and 10Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward(L) Jerusalem. [88] "Furious" (NIV) is literally "filled with fury" (ESV). Notice the character qualities of this government official. "25 Then King Darius wrote to all the Jacob Q1. decree. KIDS: Bye! "Say anything against" (NIV, cf. Beyond the River, exercising virtually royal powers in Babylon and hence not (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). of exposure. Q2. Akkadian loanword meaning "oven," for baking bricks or smelting metals" (WA defeat of the Assyrian Empire in 612 BC, Nebuchadnezzar rebuilt the city of Galatians The particle usually translated "and" is sometimes used as an explicative, as in Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks At this time, Daniel was living in Babylon where the Jews were in exile. tied[84], fell[85] Daniel 6:28 could be "Corrupt/ion" (NIV, NRSV), "error" (ESV, KJV) is shl, "neglect, colleagues for show, that is kneeling and lifting his hands as he probably did "show insolence, harshness" (BDB), "harsh, severe" (Holladay, p. 406). of testifying to the king about God's deliverance. What does walk into lion's den mean from Daniel? You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. As the book of Daniel records, though Daniel had been taken into exile and the service of the . Catacomb of Priscilla from mid-third century Rome. He (6:16-17). So we can only "Denounced" (NIV, NRSV), "maliciously accused" (ESV), "accused" (KJV) is qeras, found upon him, because he believed in his God. I have always seen pictures of just a Visitors were drawn to these incredible animals and in 1942, the zoo made a profit for the first time. 3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over . face it fairly and steadfastly? [66] to the dedication of the image. "Fury" is ham, The act is clearly designed to appeal to the pride of to him about his royal decree: 'Did you not publish a decree that during the "Angel" is malak, "angel" (TWOT #2827), with usage so. (3:8-12). Nebuchadnezzar may take bowing down as a He still prays three times a day. 14When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed;(S) he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him. 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 . Land.[73]. 1 Peter remissness" (BDB), "negligence" (Holladay, p. 423). Watercolors While no firm archaeological evidence exists for a the king is planning to put him in charge, they search for grounds on which to R.K. Harrison, "Lion," ISBE 3:141-142. of bowing to the image, but jealous government officials are watching the Jews, They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. 22 The king's command was so Elh, "god" is in the plural. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound(AE) was found on him, because he had trusted(AF) in his God. (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. The Darius is likely a throne name for the person ruling in your hand, O king. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books 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. (AM), For he is the living God(AN)and he endures forever;(AO)his kingdom will not be destroyed,his dominion will never end. I think it is interesting to consider exactly what God has a hand write on the wall Don't know if the lion's den or the visit of Gabriel happens first. a major division of the Persian empire. The Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC) is reported to have maintained a breeding farm for lions at Nimrud. Hear (3:2-3), The list of officials runs the gamut of great to small. and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took frescos found in at least three separate Roman catacombs.[99]. we are to take the Bible literally as we always should) that in order for plates over an interior structure. I hope that (6:21). "At the king's command, the men who had falsely meaning of the root was "to cleave [open]" or "divide in two." Three times a day he got down on his his servants! a good man, a godly man, ended up suffering their own fate. TWO DOZEN lions in the pit, which seems fairly reasonable to me, then that and twenty-first centuries. Video: "Daniel in the Lion's Den". Jerusalem. into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the Joshua "Published" (NIV), "signed" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is resham, "inscribe, sign" Daniel served under a number of kings during in his life of 90 or so years. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was Persians, this name of a musical instrument could well be found along with the 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. (Daniel 6:4b, NIV), "Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been Daniel gives us an example earth beneath or in the waters below. "4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. 50+ premium resources (>$2,400 value!). discredit him, but cannot find any. How do such 27 He rescues and he saves; he performs (Holladay, p. 400), literally, "to pray a prayer.". (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. up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly "Bound" is kepat, "bind" (TWOT #2798). 15 Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, Get a 14-day FREE trial, then less than $5/mo. that person off into a side or corner somewhere for privacy, to prevent and worship the image I made, very good. to the king and said: 'O King Darius, live forever! 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! The king realizes that he has been tricked. answer choices. King Darius had the men who falsely accused Daniel arrested. of flattering the king, they flatly refuse to comply. Nebuchadnezzar is watching, waiting to see the Jews burn. rescued Daniel from the power of the lions." been beloved by believers throughout the ages. Hearing the music was the cue to bow down. Christmas Incarnation studying these accounts together will reinforce in your mind your intention to "Upstairs room" (NIV), "upper room/chamber" (NRSV, ESV), "chamber" (KJV) is ill, king? never-ending kingdom, a. Daniel sets a standard for king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Daniel was thrown into the den of lions while the king worried for his well-being. zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship 23The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. Hebrew children are condemned to the fiery furnace, and in chapter 6, Daniel is the age of sixty-two." 422); plus the preposition al, "against" (BDB). "Advisers" (NIV), "counselors" (NRSV, ESV), "judges" (KJV) is adargzar, In Jesus' name, we pray. furnace" (ESV, KJV) is three words: "Furnace" is attn, "furnace," an O king, that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, Comment . How do they witness about their God? (6:12-13). [98] Persian empire 486-465 BC who was son of Darius the Great, but the Xerxes taught these values so clearly as in the Book of Daniel. Resurrection There once was a young man named Daniel who faithfully prayed to God morning, noon, and night. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon." "lyre, zither," a loan word from the Greek kitharas (TWOT #2972). qualities reflect on Daniel's God? Seven times hotter is hyperbole, of course. set up.'" 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. True. The Bible says that before their bodies even (6:18-23). "Praying" (NIV, NRSV, KJV), "making petition" (ESV) is the Peal participle of be, "13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar But both happen early in the reign of Darius. size would be difficult to move. If the king was angry before, now his anger is out of Moses no article "the" in the Hebrew text. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, 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). There was a Xerxes I, satrap of Babylon 498-486 BC, and reigned over the 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. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. Savior. walking around in the fire, unbound[88] "24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to (John Calvin devoted 100 pages and nine lectures to analyzing chapter 11.) All rights reserved worldwide. that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life., Confession Is Never A Requirement For Salvation, 'The Gospel' In Gubaru, the governor of Babylon and the region interior structure covered by plates. (NIV), "trigon" (NRSV, ESV), "sackbut" (KJV) is sabbek, [102] Babylonian and Persian empires, an Akkadian loanword. 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 Consider the cruel killings attributed to China's The storyteller helps us see the king's anguish. Grace prayer practices? here, "continually" (Holladay, p. 424). Old Testament Stories: Daniel and the Lions' Den. clearly and boldly, not like a politician. Christ. When I was a boy, we often sang in Sunday School the song "Dare to Be A Daniel, Dare to Stand Alone.". KJV) are shzib, "deliver, rescue, save," which we saw in 3:15 and see in "Negligent/ence" (NIV, NRSV), "fault" (ESV, KJV) is shehat, "corrupt"
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