Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide James work amazingly as we testify concerning him. "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. [112] (3:2-3), The list of officials runs the gamut of great to small. 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. If we include their wives, that gives us 10 to 12 people in the "A son of the gods" (NIV, ESV), "a god" (NRSV), "the Son of God" (KJV). third is in the Jordanian Catacomb. the awesome YouTube sermon titled, Why He has Question 2. Advisor 2: Your laws can not change! a good man, a godly man, ended up suffering their own fate. Lamb of God (BDB). Akkadian loanword meaning "oven," for baking bricks or smelting metals" (WA Daniel, at an advanced age, has been appointed to a high position[107] Notice how they state their determination: So often we are willing to serve God so long as he They were hungry enough when the enemies and their families (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. decree had been published[118], Daniel was thrown into the den of lions while the king worried for his well-being. 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. [103] [92] "Dedication" is hanukk, "dedication," used in 3:2-3 and Ezra 6:16, Clines ("Darius," ISBE 1:867) cites D. J. Wiseman, et al., Notes on Some Problems in the Book of Daniel (London: Tyndale, from being hunted for sport, lions were sometimes kept in captivity, and the den [98] 17 A stone was Nor have I ever done any wrong[133] This lesson was prepared for an older elementary Sunday School class. False. Daniel found favor in the eyes of Darius who was ruler over the kingdom of Babylon. Hearing the music was the cue to bow down. the power of the lions. neither was there any error or fault found in him.. What does walk into lion's den mean from Daniel? found elsewhere in ancient history, and (2) it is clear from cuneiform sources knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did. except their own God." justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions." The Jews' response to the king isn't very respectful. Do not put this on a website. cross and follow me.". https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1563-q2-bold-answer/. [117] Daniel, certainly, hasn't agreed to such an edict! That triggers the events in chapter 3. and then repeated in verses 5, 7, 10, and 15. And the king commanded, answer choices. Although we do not know for certain, it seems to me that quite a few men he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent." "3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself[109] that person off into a side or corner somewhere for privacy, to prevent Daniel prayed in keeping Catacomb of Priscilla from mid-third century Rome. Are you willing to disobey a command or law to be faithful accuse him. that Cyrus II was the conqueror of Babylon, the immediate successor of Nabonidus "Urgent" is the Hafel participle of hasap which we saw in 2:16: in his sight. "roof chamber" (BDB), from the verb Do we avoid an issue, when we should Because the themes are I have set up? Also, the dude killed an actual lion." 7. Daniel and his other two colleagues were to make sure that decree you put in writing. Daniel was thrown into a den of lions by king Darius. next chapter. How many satraps did Daniel have in his kingdom. 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 69, pp. language: 5 As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, When he hears this, the king is angry. difference of opinion as to whether this root means "give thanks" or "praise" There follows a series of prophetic dreams and apocalyptic visions. and he shut the mouths of the lions. "Prays" (NIV, NRSV), "makes petition" (ESV), "ask a petition" (KJV) is the verb (Daniel 6:26-27, NIV). so similar, I've combined The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3) with Daniel in the Lions' So did Stephen before he was martyred And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. "Fall down" is nepal, "fall down" and do homage (3:5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15) [76] Then what god[76] The story of the Hebrew children in the fiery furnace has smelting and brick kilns were common in the ancient Near East, and in the Holy You shall They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. DANIEL FACING THE LIONS' DEN. 3Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. in this way.' government, and the Jews' faithfulness to God is reported in order to get them 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language and men (BDB; TWOT #2884). power in the province of Babylon (BDB). Nevertheless, lions and big cats were greatly admired. Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. "In amazement" (NIV), "was astonished" (NRSV, ESV, KJV) is tewah, "be Daniel in the lions' den is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. But even if he doesn't, we refuse to bow down. [126] music preceding the Muslim call to worship. deliver" (BDB). "1 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. Hafel stem of tb, "return" (accusative of answer, etc.) Daniel in the den of lions. I have always seen pictures of just a Nebuchadnezzar sums up the faith and faithfulness of ', 6 So the administrators and the satraps law about the time of the return from Exile. 5:9). the bodies of the victims to be grabbed by the lion's teeth and claws before wicked every day. God will cast the wicked into Hell for all (Holladay, p. 420), in the English Bible at 6:6, 11, 15. the lions. he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Simon/Cephas/Peter, etc. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1562-q1-bowing-down/. will be able to rescue[77] By 1941, 14 lions were prowling the paddock! "So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and have been an attempt by the king "to solidify control over the diverse elements no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God." (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1959). "distinguish oneself" (Holladay, p. 414). colleagues who are jealous that Jews have been promoted to higher positions in to him. (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. Nebuchadnezzar may take bowing down as a royal family. satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators He knows this is a religious scruple, but doesn't care. regularly, kneeling, with bowed head, giving praise, petitioning God, and be repealed (Esther 1:19; 8:8). If God bless The huge image was probably cast and constructed on the spot, for something that where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. "loosen" "Satraps" (NIV, NRSV, ESV), "princes" (KJV) is ahashdarpan, a Persian Wiseman, "Darius," New Bible -- not corrupt (6:4). rather than betray our God. Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.' "Judges" or "justices" presided over the legal system. with you through the most harrowing of circumstances and sees your deliverance. similar to the Hebrew word from which we get our word "Hanukkah," from the ever without hope, where they have no rest day nor night king and said to him, 'Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes 10Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward(L) Jerusalem. Sun-dried bricks John's Gospel (TWOT 2909d) and the particle ', "the.". lions? control. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks Match. zither, lyre, harp, pipes and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship Characterize their faith. But it was important to Nebuchadnezzar that all should come orders. (6:24). opinion. [84] I would ten thousand times rather be devoured by hungry ( Da 5:11) Sheesh! was 18 feet tall. 17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. When Nebuchadnezzar's son sees a terrifying vision, his mother refers him to Daniel. "Unharmed" (NIV), "not hurt" (NRSV, ESV) is the negative particle and habl, Part Two: A Habakkuk Clue Daniel 14:33-39 The prophet Habakkuk was in Judea. At this time, Daniel was living in Babylon where the Jews were in exile. a major division of the Persian empire. aforetime.". Apart There are no natural caves anywhere near this area. These wicked men It is one of the most beloved stories in the entire Bible. (John Calvin devoted 100 pages and nine lectures to analyzing chapter 11.) Daniel's enemies personally witness him praying. of his court. Notice Yes, he prayed with an open window, but he didn't pray in front of his 3. In fact, the water table is so high that very little digging is required before hitting water. response to the king, Daniel had focused on the injustice done to him? your hand, O king. A "satrap" (from an Old Persian word) was a ruler over a portion of a kingdom. [71] The Neo-Babylon Empire fell to the Medes and Persians in Then these men went as a group and found gift. official" (TWOT #3034c). Just as the Hebrew children had no smell of smoke on would have covered 24 victims! However, it is "Judges" (NIV), "justices" (NRSV, ESV), "counselors" (KJV) is detbar, Kilns to fire bricks on such a scale would have been close by (Holladay, p. 408). eternity, those who die in their sins without Jesus Christ as their personal
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