Book of Daniel: Difference between revisions

King Darius appointed 120 satraps to govern the kingdom, along with three administrators. The king intended to elevate Daniel, who was one of the administrators, to the position of chief administrator due to his loyalty and abilities. However, opposing factions conspired to sabotage this plan. When they learned that Daniel prayed toward [[Jerusalem]] every day, they made the king issue an order: “If anyone prays or bows down to any god or person other than the king for the next thirty days, let him be thrown into the lion’s den.” Then they accused Daniel, who still prayed to God, and threw him into the lions' den.

King Darius, worried about Daniel, ran to the lion's den at dawn the next day. Daniel was kept safe because God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions. King Darius threw the group that accused Daniel into the lions' den and issued a decree to the entire kingdom, “Fear and honor God.”