February 1, 2026 – Daniel 6 – Daniel in the Lions’ Den

A new king Darius rules in Babylon, and he appoints Daniel to high office. The other court officials are jealous and concoct a scheme to get rid of Daniel. They convince the king to decree that no one pray to any god but Darius for 30 days. Daniel prays to God as usual, and pays the penalty. He is thrown into a den of lions. But the next day the king discovers him still alive. The “Angel of the Lord” had stopped the lions mouths. The king declares Daniel’s God supreme, and throws the conspirators themselves into the lions’ den, where they are devoured.

Notes on Daniel 6:1-28

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