Daniel 6:17
Daniel 6:17 in Multiple Translations
A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.
Then they got a stone and put it over the mouth of the hole, and it was stamped with the king's stamp and with the stamp of the lords, so that the decision about Daniel might not be changed.
A stone was brought and placed over the entrance to the den and the king sealed it with his own personal seal and those of his nobles so that no one could interfere with what was happening to Daniel.
And a stone was brought, and layed vpon the mouth of the denne, and the King sealed it with his owne signet, and with the signet of his princes, that the purpose might not be changed, concerning Daniel.
And a stone hath been brought and placed at the mouth of the den, and the king hath sealed it with his signet, and with the signet of his great men, that the purpose be not changed concerning Daniel.
A stone was brought, and laid on the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den: which the king sealed with his own ring, and with the ring of his nobles, that nothing should be done against Daniel.
They rolled a huge stone across the entrance to the pit. Then the king fastened a string across the entrance and put wax at each end, and stamped the wax with the seal from his ring and the seals of the rings of his officials, in order that no one could secretly rescue me.
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Daniel 6:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּ/אדַ֜יִן
מַלְכָּ֣/א
אֲמַ֗ר
וְ/הַיְתִיו֙
לְ/דָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל
וּ/רְמ֕וֹ
לְ/גֻבָּ֖/א
דִּ֣י
אַרְיָוָתָ֑/א
עָנֵ֤ה
מַלְכָּ/א֙
וְ/אָמַ֣ר
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֔אל
אֱלָהָ֗/ךְ
דִּ֣י
אנתה
אַ֤נְתְּ
פָּֽלַֽח
לֵ/הּ֙
בִּ/תְדִירָ֔/א
ה֖וּא
יְשֵׁיזְבִנָּֽ/ךְ
בֵּ/אדַ֜יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
מַלְכָּ֣/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
אֲמַ֗ר
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj
וְ/הַיְתִיו֙
ʼâthâh
H858
to come
Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3mp
לְ/דָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj | N-proper
וּ/רְמ֕וֹ
rᵉmâh
H7412
to cast
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
לְ/גֻבָּ֖/א
gôb
H1358
den
Adj | N-ms | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
אַרְיָוָתָ֑/א
ʼaryêh
H744
lion
Adj | Art
עָנֵ֤ה
ʻănâh
H6032
to answer
Adj
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
וְ/אָמַ֣ר
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj | V-Qal
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj | N-proper
אֱלָהָ֗/ךְ
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Suff
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
אנתה
ʼantâh
H607
you
Adj
אַ֤נְתְּ
ʼantâh
H607
you
Adj
פָּֽלַֽח
pᵉlach
H6399
to serve
Adj
לֵ/הּ֙
Adj | Suff
בִּ/תְדִירָ֔/א
tᵉdîyrâʼ
H8411
continuance
Adj | N-fs | Art
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1932
he/she/it
Adj
יְשֵׁיזְבִנָּֽ/ךְ
shᵉzab
H7804
to rescue
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 6:17
בֵּ/אדַ֜יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
מַלְכָּ֣/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
אֲמַ֗ר
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.
וְ/הַיְתִיו֙
ʼâthâh
H858
"to come"
Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to arrive or come, and is used in phrases like 'maranatha', which means 'Lord, come'. It appears in the New Testament and is translated as 'come' or 'bring'.
Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (P'al) to come 1b) (Aphel) to bring 1c) (Hophal) to be brought 2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come" Aramaic of a.tah (אָתָה "to come" H0857)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (be-) come, bring. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 7:22.
לְ/דָ֣נִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
וּ/רְמ֕וֹ
rᵉmâh
H7412
"to cast"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
To throw or cast something, like an object or a tribute, and to set or assess something. The word is used in the Bible to describe physical actions. It is translated as cast or impose in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to cast, throw 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to cast 1a2) to throw 1a2a) of tribute (fig) 1b) (Peil) 1b1) to be cast 1b2) to be placed, be set 1c) (Ithp'el) to be cast
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: cast (down), impose. See also: Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:9.
לְ/גֻבָּ֖/א
gôb
H1358
"den"
Adj | N-ms | Art
A den or pit, often used to describe a hiding place or a trap for wild animals, this word is associated with lions and other fierce creatures. It appears in descriptions of the natural world and the habitats of wild beasts. The den is a place of refuge or danger.
Definition: pit, den (of lions)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: den. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:20; Daniel 6:25.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
אַרְיָוָתָ֑/א
ʼaryêh
H744
"lion"
Adj | Art
This word simply means a lion, a fierce and powerful animal, and is used in the Bible to describe both real lions and symbolic ones, like in Proverbs 30:30.
Definition: lion Aramaic of ar.yeh (אַרְיֵה "lion" H0738B)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: lion. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:21; Daniel 7:4.
עָנֵ֤ה
ʻănâh
H6032
"to answer"
Adj
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
וְ/אָמַ֣ר
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
אֱלָהָ֗/ךְ
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | Suff
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
אנתה
ʼantâh
H607
"you"
Adj
The word thou means you, a second-person singular pronoun used to address someone directly. It appears in Aramaic texts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Definition: you, thou (second pers. sing.) Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: as for thee, thou. See also: Ezra 7:25; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:21.
אַ֤נְתְּ
ʼantâh
H607
"you"
Adj
The word thou means you, a second-person singular pronoun used to address someone directly. It appears in Aramaic texts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Definition: you, thou (second pers. sing.) Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: as for thee, thou. See also: Ezra 7:25; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:21.
פָּֽלַֽח
pᵉlach
H6399
"to serve"
Adj
To serve means to worship or pay reverence to someone or something, often used to describe ministering to God or others in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to serve, worship, revere, minister for, pay reverence to 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to pay reverence to 1a2) to serve
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: minister, serve. See also: Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:28; Daniel 7:27.
לֵ/הּ֙
""
Adj | Suff
בִּ/תְדִירָ֔/א
tᵉdîyrâʼ
H8411
"continuance"
Adj | N-fs | Art
This word means continuance or permanence, often used to describe something that lasts or happens constantly. It is translated as 'continually' in the Bible.
Definition: 1) continuance, continuity, perpetuity 1a) constantly (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: continually. See also: Daniel 6:17; Daniel 6:21.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1932
"he/she/it"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'he', 'she', or 'it', often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also be used as a demonstrative, meaning 'this' or 'that'.
Definition: 1) he, she, it 1a) (emphasising and resuming subject) 1b)(anticipating subj) 1c) as demons pron 1d) (relative) 1e) (affirming existence)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, it, this. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:24.
יְשֵׁיזְבִנָּֽ/ךְ
shᵉzab
H7804
"to rescue"
Adj | Suff
To rescue means to deliver or set free, as seen in the Bible where it is used to describe God's action of freeing people. The word is related to the idea of returning or going back to a safe place.
Definition: (Peel or Peil) to deliver Aramaic of shuv (שׁוּב ": return" H7725)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: deliver. See also: Daniel 3:15; Daniel 6:15; Daniel 6:28.
Study Notes — Daniel 6:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 6:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:17
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
- Sermons on Daniel 6:17
Context — Daniel in the Lions’ Den
15Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”
16So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”
17A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.
18Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. No entertainment was brought before him, and sleep fled from him. 19At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamentations 3:53 | They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me. |
| 2 | Acts 12:4 | He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. |
| 3 | Matthew 27:60–66 | and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.” “You have a guard,” Pilate said. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard. |
| 4 | Acts 16:23–24 | And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. |
Daniel 6:17 Summary
In this verse, we see the king taking steps to ensure that Daniel's fate is sealed, but ultimately, it is God who is in control. Just like the king's signet ring and the rings of his nobles could not prevent God from rescuing Daniel, our circumstances may seem impossible, but God can work through them to bring about His good purposes (Romans 8:28). We can trust God, just like Daniel did, to deliver us from our own 'lions' dens' and to work all things together for our good. By surrendering to God and trusting in His power, we can experience peace and confidence, even in the midst of challenging situations, as seen in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king seal the den with his own signet ring and the rings of his nobles?
The king sealed the den to ensure that no one could tamper with the situation and to demonstrate his commitment to upholding the law, as stated in Daniel 6:15, which references the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed, similar to the principle found in Esther 8:8.
What is the significance of the stone being placed over the mouth of the den?
The stone served as a physical barrier to prevent anyone from rescuing Daniel or interfering with the situation, much like the stone that was rolled over the tomb of Jesus, as described in Matthew 27:60, which was also sealed to prevent tampering.
Was the king's action a sign of his faith in Daniel's God?
While the king's actions were likely driven by a desire to uphold the law, his statement in Daniel 6:16, 'May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!' suggests that he had some level of respect or curiosity about Daniel's God, similar to the attitude of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3:28-29.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
This verse illustrates how God can use even the actions of unbelievers, such as the king, to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Daniel 4:35, which states that God does as He pleases with the armies of heaven and the peoples of earth, and in Romans 8:28, which says that God works all things together for good for those who love Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being 'sealed in' or restricted, and how can I trust God to work in those situations?
- How can I, like Daniel, demonstrate faith and trust in God even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges?
- What are some ways that I can, like the king, acknowledge and respect the power and authority of God, even if I do not fully understand or believe in Him?
- How can I apply the principle of surrender, as seen in Daniel's willingness to trust God despite the danger, to my own life and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:17
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den,.... Not a heap of stones, but a single one, a very large one, sufficient to stop up the mouth of the den, that nothing might enter in at
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:17
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
They are resolved to make all fast and sure. So did the enemies of the three young men, by the hellish heat of the fiery furnace. So did the enemies of Christ, . So did Herod serve Peter, , &c. Thus Paul and Silas were made sure, ,24. Thus the heathen persecutors, that thought by variety, cruelty, and universality of persecutions and torments to drive the Christian religion out of the world. And thus antichrist by crusades, massacres, and burnings. In this sealing of the den they took away all power from the king of delivering Daniel, because they knew he favoured him; by which the power and providence of God for his preservation and deliverance was the more signalized, . Thus the Lord gratifies the enemies of his people oftentimes, as if they had a commission from him to do their worst; and they go a great way in it, as far as they have rope, ,7 Lu 22:53.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
Daniel 6:17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.Ver. 17. And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den.] To make all sure, as they thought, and that there might be no privite dealings with the keepers for Daniel’ s deliverance. But God had a holy hand in it, for the greater manifestation of the miracle. And the king sealed it.] Ne, videlicet, alia perimeretur morte ab insidiatoribus, saith one, lest the conspirators, understanding that the lions did not meddle with him, should some way else despatch him, as the persecutors dealt by some of the martyrs, That the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.] The Latin interpreter hath it, Lest anything should be done against Daniel. He feared not the lions so much as the men, saith the ordinary gloss there.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
(17) Sealed it.—This sealing both by the king and his nobles appears to have been due to the fear that the nobles had (Daniel 6:16) of the king’s attempting to rescue Daniel. The nobles also would be unable to put Daniel to death in the event of his escaping the fury of the lions.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
Verse 17. A stone was brought] All this precaution served the purposes of the Divine Providence. There could be no trick nor collusion here; if Daniel be preserved, it must be by the power of the Supreme God. The same precaution was taken by the Jews, in the case of the burial of our blessed Lord; and this very thing has served as one of the strongest proofs of the certainty of his resurrection and their unmixed wickedness.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:17
17. sealed it with his own signet] seals were in common use alike among the Assyrians, Babylonians (cf. Hdt. i. 195, ‘every one has a seal’), and Persians; and numbers, especially from Babylonia and Assyria, have been brought to European museums during the past half century. The signet cylinder of Darius Hystaspis represented the king as engaged in a lion hunt (Rawlinson, Anc. Mon. iii. 226, 227). Cf. (in Israel) 1 Kings 21:8; and (in Persia) Esther 3:12; Esther 8:8; Esther 8:10. that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel (R.V.)] i.e. that nothing might be done, either by the king, or by anyone else, to rescue Daniel. The word, meaning properly will, purpose, is here used in the weakened sense of thing, which it has in the Aramaic of Palmyra (Lidzbarski, Handbuch der Nordsemitischen Epigraphik (1898), p. 464, l. 6, ‘about these things’), as well as constantly in Syriac, as Sir 32:19 (Pesh.) ‘Do not anything without counsel.’
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:17
And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den - Probably a large flat stone sufficient to cover the mouth of the cave, and so heavy that Daniel could not remove it from within and escape.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:17
17. Literally this den of lions is called a pit, and many critics have depended upon this as one of the best proofs of the absolute unhistoricity of the whole story.
Sermons on Daniel 6:17
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(Daniel) Daniel in the Lion's Den by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Daniel in the lion's den. He begins by discussing the prosperity of Daniel, who was chosen as one of the 120 princes over the k |
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Standing in the Gap Sp Harvest 1988 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being consistent in our Christian faith. He uses the example of Peter being imprisoned in the book of Acts to illustrate the |
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Jesus' Victory Over the Powers of Darkness by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of their transformation from being involved in witchcraft to becoming a believer in God. They describe a powerful encounter |
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Unsearchable Riches of Christ - Part 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Peter's imprisonment and miraculous escape as an example of how God's glory is revealed in times of tribulation and suffering. T |
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Let God Rule Supreme by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being wise and sober-minded, as fools are prone to error and downfall. The preacher also highlights the significance of ha |
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A Thankful Heart by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of giving thanks in all circumstances. He shares stories from the Bible, such as Paul and Silas praising God in prison |
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Three Ways a Sovereign God Saves by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher tells a story about a man named Sandworld who is seeking salvation. Sandworld meets two Christian men who guide him in prayer and witnessing. Through t |