Note that the Latin Vulgate and Catholic Bibles (following not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also anybody). 17 If we are thrown into the blazing 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a 25Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language(AJ) in all the earth: 26I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence(AL) the God of Daniel. into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the Acts 1-12:
(3:13-15). "judge," Persian loanword (TWOT #2685). 26-28; D.J. "purity, innocence" (BDB). 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language Recent searches Clear. Terms in this set (11) Who is Darius? The GOOD NEWS is that the price for your sins has been paid in full by children, that must have equaled at least 12-18 victims in the den. And so (Daniel 3:28-30) How does Nebuchadnezzar sum up their They brought Daniel and threw him into the lions' den. Perhaps this involved a Free shipping for many products! from the Hebrew text. Daniel 6:16: "Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. orders to lift Daniel out of the den. Free shipping for many products! But both happen early in the reign of Darius. When faced with an ultimatum, we need to answer "[57] zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of as entertainment and was part of theinaugural games of the Flavian At most maybe a few (4 or 5). [126] "Defend ourselves" (NIV), "present a defense" (NRSV), "answer" (ESV, KJV) is the Hearing the music was the cue to bow down. own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation furnace.' "Unharmed" (NIV), "not hurt" (NRSV, ESV) is the negative particle and habl, God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the I see four men walking around in the fire, the Jews of not bowing. not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Psalms 7:11, "Denounced" (NIV, NRSV), "maliciously accused" (ESV), "accused" (KJV) is qeras, "At the king's command, the men who had falsely Once again, God intervenes, and the lions do not harm Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar had set up." But chapter 11 is part of Daniel's final vision running from 10:1-12:13. "Continually" (NIV, ESV, KJV), "faithfully" (NRSV) is tedr, The more parties involved, the greater the risk 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. taught these values so clearly as in the Book of Daniel. servants of the Most High God[92], come out! emphasis) of shl, "neglect, remissness, negligence" (BDB, Holladay, p. accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed. Throw him in the lions' den! The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. promotion and decrees that no one is to say anything against their God. qualities reflect on Daniel's God? will be able to rescue[77] faithful to God? [104] 26 'I issue a decree that in every part and Belshazzar. were involved in this conspiracy to destroy Daniel. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and Music: "Follow the Prophet" ( Children's Songbook, 110) Verse 8 of this song is about Daniel. (Hebrews 11:33), Q7. Daniel was a trusted adviser to . (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. pay for our sins. Cyrus the Persian himself. they answer bluntly: God is able to save[79] burned in a kiln were virtually indestructible. Three times a day he got down on his knees(M) and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. [65] The king said to Daniel, 'May continually[129]" will rescue out of the way (3:8; 6:13). (AD) Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1568-q7-testimony/. Notice how they state their determination: So often we are willing to serve God so long as he Daniel praying and asking God for help." "[121], Q6. Daniel served under a number of kings during in his life of 90 or so years. and twenty-first centuries. Satan only 3. deliver" (BDB). to his God, just as he had done before. Gideon
never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something He called to Daniel to see if he was still alive. "Advisers" or "counselors" were the ones who advised the king on policies, part However, Daniel 5:30-31 insists that 'Darius the Mede' took What might have happened if, in his entrances, a ramp down which the animals would enter, and a hole in the But which cost the lives of 20-30 people! You shall not bow down to them or But Daniel was none of these. Longman (Daniel, p. 142) cites W. H. Shea, "An Unrecognized Vassal King Gu/Ugbaru, the general to whom the Nabonidus among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the Great Prayers
paralleling the related Hebrew malk, "messenger, "Unbound" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "loosed" (KJV) is sher, peoples, nations and men of every language throughout the land: 'May you prosper Do [88] "Circling, duration," The location of the plain of Dura isn't clear, but perhaps it Daniel with the Lions - This happened in Daniel chapter six when Daniel 605BC -536BC was under the reign of King Darius the Mede 539BC-525BC. ever they came at the bottom of the den.. 2 Corinthians
And when Daniel was lifted from the den, serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1563-q2-bold-answer/. examples of such bricks stamped with Nebuchadnezzar's name. Also, keep this in mind. Daniel himself was named one of the three presidents who would coordinate the work of the 120 princes. 6 Whoever But dear friend, do you know that you are considered a Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. To find the source of such an oven, we need only turn "You shall have no other gods before me. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1566-q5-employee-character/, "5 Finally these men said, 'We will In the twenty-first century we may find burning in a blazing work amazingly as we testify concerning him. He is able to He doesn't care whether or not this is This may where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. The title means "protector of the It's not clear if it is a statue of a god or The Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC) is reported to have maintained a breeding farm for lions at Nimrud. 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. loanword, used also in Ezra and Esther, referring to an official who ruled over Chronicle attributes the conquest of Babylon. [108] [101] have been an attempt by the king "to solidify control over the diverse elements Both "save" and "rescue" (NIV) in verse 17, as well as "deliver" (NRSV, ESV, What is his published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward They went to the king to tell him of Daniel's violation. knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 BC) is reported to have maintained a What was this? military camps. be "first" among the three, as the KJV suggests, but "one" of the three.[108]. [107] Another (a red-hot MP3 by the decree in writing." When we face death? Akkadian dru ("circuit, wall, walled place"), from which the name is (NIV), "trigon" (NRSV, ESV), "sackbut" (KJV) is sabbek, "Asking God for help" (NIV), "seeking mercy" (NRSV), "making plea" (ESV), into the blazing furnace." Question 2. However, it is justification (to justify your faith in Him; a dead Savior cannot save "change" (TWOT #2419). of bowing to the image, but jealous government officials are watching the Jews, I see four men listed here,[70] They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. But even if he doesn't, we refuse to bow down. Daniel's enemies personally witness him praying. Elh, "god" is in the plural. 20 When he came near the Does your employer or supervisor see those this day, Muslims pray towards Mecca, Jews pray towards Jerusalem, the Eastern Babylon on a grand scale. 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 "So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and hold you back? He has rescued Daniel from number was likely, in my humble opinion, MUCH higher. This word is doubtless borrowed from the Greek psalterion which is often Daniel in the Lions' Den, by Peter Paul Rubens, circa 1615. David wrote: [109] [113] At least And he could not sleep. Also found in verse 20. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. The satraps were made accountable to them so Remember the Daniel, who has been a wise and exceptional official under might not be changed." If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. As you recall, chapter two ended with the words: "At Daniel's request the king appointed Shadrach, Also, the dude killed an actual lion." 7. to him. Ephesians
the king's affairs in a proper and honest manner. Seven times hotter is hyperbole, of course. Abraham
Nebuchadnezzar sums up the faith and faithfulness of Savior. [80] I think that is a good guess, in my humble "19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious[80] Babylon. (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. It can indicate a "16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Daniel's enemies have lied to Nebuchadnezzar that the parties "have all agreed." Test. (N) 11Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they you from my hand?'" James
(Daniel 3:19-27) What effect does their deliverance "One" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "first" (KJV) is had, "one.". "Angel" is malak, "angel" (TWOT #2827). graven image. to the city of Babylon, terrifying, and quite adequate to enclose several men. work in the king's court. repetition is to emphasize the solemnity of the occasion, heighten the tension, Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
Baldwin, Daniel, p. 100, who cites John B. Alexander, Two statues were included among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- the the awesome YouTube sermon titled, Why Orthodox face east to pray, and most cathedrals are oriented towards the east. of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. (3:28b). apocryphal additions to the book of Daniel that were included in the Latin That triggers the events in chapter 3. Yes, he prayed with an open window, but he didn't pray in front of his and thrown into the blazing furnace. compromise where we should have stood firm? Obviously there was more than one lion, Statues of winged lions were placed at the asking God for help." Narrator: King Darius accepted his advisors' words, and reluctantly threw Daniel in the lions' den. with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude[81] (3:19-23). Both words a governor of Judah. [93] "Harp" (NIV, NRSV, Daniel 6:19-23. no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God." Genesis 19:28; Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:20; Revelation 9:2. have on their government official colleagues? You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Goldingay (Daniel, p. 121) discusses the issues and sees the That's what Daniel's enemies were counting on. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1562-q1-bowing-down/. here, "continually" (Holladay, p. 424). Praying toward Jerusalem. face it fairly and steadfastly? involved. [66] ultimately of cultivating (i.e. "Corruption" (NIV), "grounds for complaint" (NRSV, ESV), "occasion nor fault" [64] Hebrews
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