Daniel 6:19
Daniel 6:19 in Multiple Translations
At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
Then very early in the morning the king got up and went quickly to the lions' hole.
At dawn, as soon as it was light, the king got up and rushed to the lions' den.
Then the King arose early in the morning, and went in all haste vnto the denne of lyons.
Then doth the king rise in the early morning, at the light, and in haste to the den of lions he hath gone;
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.
Then the king rising very early in the morning, went in haste to the lions’ den:
At dawn the next morning, the king got up and went quickly to the pit where the lions were.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 6:19
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Daniel 6:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱ֠דַיִן
אֲזַ֨ל
מַלְכָּ֤/א
לְ/הֵֽיכְלֵ/הּ֙
וּ/בָ֣ת
טְוָ֔ת
וְ/דַחֲוָ֖ן
לָא
הַנְעֵ֣ל
קָֽדָמ֑וֹ/הִי
וְ/שִׁנְתֵּ֖/הּ
נַדַּ֥ת
עֲלֽוֹ/הִי
אֱ֠דַיִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj
אֲזַ֨ל
ʼăzal
H236
to go
Adj
מַלְכָּ֤/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
לְ/הֵֽיכְלֵ/הּ֙
hêykal
H1965
temple
Adj | N-ms | Suff
וּ/בָ֣ת
bûwth
H956
to lodge
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
טְוָ֔ת
ṭᵉvâth
H2908
fasting
Adj
וְ/דַחֲוָ֖ן
dachăvâh
H1761
diversion
Adj | N-fp
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
not
Adj
הַנְעֵ֣ל
ʻălal
H5954
to come
Adj
קָֽדָמ֑וֹ/הִי
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj | Suff
וְ/שִׁנְתֵּ֖/הּ
shᵉnâh
H8139
sleep
Adj | N-fs | Suff
נַדַּ֥ת
nᵉdad
H5075
to flee
Adj
עֲלֽוֹ/הִי
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 6:19
אֱ֠דַיִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj
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.
אֲזַ֨ל
ʼăzal
H236
"to go"
Adj
The Hebrew word for to go or depart, often translated as go up. It appears in various contexts, including when someone leaves a place or moves upward. This verb is used in several books, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to go, to go off 1a) (P'al) to go, go off
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: go (up). See also: Ezra 4:23; Daniel 2:17; Daniel 6:20.
מַלְכָּ֤/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.
לְ/הֵֽיכְלֵ/הּ֙
hêykal
H1965
"temple"
Adj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.
וּ/בָ֣ת
bûwth
H956
"to lodge"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To lodge or spend the night is what this word means, often used to describe travelers resting. In the Bible, it is used to describe people passing the night in a certain place, like the angels who visited Abraham.
Definition: (P'al) to pass the night, lodge Aramaic of ba.yit (בַּ֫יִת ": home" H1004B)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: pass the night. See also: Daniel 6:19.
טְוָ֔ת
ṭᵉvâth
H2908
"fasting"
Adj
This word means to fast or go hungry, and is used in the Bible to describe times of spiritual discipline or self-denial. It is translated as fasting in the KJV.
Definition: fasting, fastingly, hungrily
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: fasting. See also: Daniel 6:19.
וְ/דַחֲוָ֖ן
dachăvâh
H1761
"diversion"
Adj | N-fp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a musical instrument, possibly one that is struck to produce sound, as seen in its use in Psalm 150:4. It is also translated as 'instrument of music' in the KJV. The word is related to the idea of being struck or thrust.
Definition: diversions, musical instruments?, dancing girls, concubines, music Aramaic of da.chah (דָּחָה "to thrust" H1760A)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: instrument of music. See also: Daniel 6:19.
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
"not"
Adj
Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.
Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.
הַנְעֵ֣ל
ʻălal
H5954
"to come"
Adj
This word means to enter or come into a place, and it can also mean to introduce someone or something. In the Bible, it is used to describe entering a room or bringing someone in. The KJV translates it as come in or bring in.
Definition: 1) to thrust in, go in, come in 1a) (P'al) to go in, come in 1b) (Aphel) to bring in 1c) (Hophal) to be brought in
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: bring in, come in, go in. See also: Daniel 2:16; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 6:19.
קָֽדָמ֑וֹ/הִי
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj | Suff
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
וְ/שִׁנְתֵּ֖/הּ
shᵉnâh
H8139
"sleep"
Adj | N-fs | Suff
This word simply means to sleep, like when Daniel slept and had a dream in Daniel 2. It is used to describe a natural part of life.
Definition: sleep Aramaic of she.nah (שֵׁנָה "sleep" H8142)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: sleep. See also: Daniel 6:19.
נַדַּ֥ת
nᵉdad
H5075
"to flee"
Adj
In Aramaic, this word means to flee or depart, and is used in the book of Daniel to describe people running away from danger. It is similar to the Hebrew word 'nâdad' and is translated as 'go from' in the KJV.
Definition: (P'al) to flee Aramaic of na.dad (נָדַד "to wander" H5074)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: go from. See also: Daniel 6:19.
עֲלֽוֹ/הִי
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj | Suff
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
Study Notes — Daniel 6:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 6:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:19
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
- Sermons on Daniel 6:19
Context — Daniel in the Lions’ Den
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.
20When he reached the den, he cried out in a voice of anguish, “O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?” 21Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever!Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Thessalonians 3:5 | For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to be in vain. |
| 2 | Mark 16:2 | Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb. |
| 3 | Matthew 28:1 | After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 2:13 | I had no peace in my spirit, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said goodbye to them and went on to Macedonia. |
Daniel 6:19 Summary
In this verse, the king gets up early in the morning and hurries to the den of lions to see if God has delivered Daniel. This shows that the king is anxious to know if God is real and powerful, and it sets the stage for Daniel's miraculous rescue. The king's actions remind us that God is our deliverer, as seen in Psalm 34:17-20, and that we can trust in His power, even in difficult circumstances (Isaiah 43:2). By trusting in God's power, we can have peace and hope, even in the face of challenges and uncertainties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the king hurry to the den of lions at dawn?
The king hurried to the den of lions because he had been fasting and unable to sleep, anxious to know if God had delivered Daniel from the lions, as seen in Daniel 6:18 and Daniel 6:20.
Was the king a believer in the living God?
The king's words in Daniel 6:20 suggest that he had some knowledge and respect for the living God, but it is unclear if he was a full believer, as seen in Daniel 4:37 where he acknowledges God's sovereignty.
What can we learn from the king's actions in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of seeking God's deliverance and having faith in His power, as seen in Psalm 34:17-20 and Isaiah 43:2.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story of Daniel?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of Daniel, as it shows the king's concern for Daniel's well-being and sets the stage for Daniel's miraculous deliverance, as seen in Daniel 6:21-24.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have anxiously awaited the outcome of a situation, and how can I apply the king's example of seeking God's deliverance?
- How can I demonstrate my trust in God's power and sovereignty, even in difficult circumstances, like Daniel did in this story?
- What are some ways that I can show compassion and concern for others, like the king did for Daniel, and how can I use those opportunities to share the Gospel?
- How can I use this verse as an encouragement to trust in God's deliverance, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17 and Matthew 19:26?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:19
Then the king arose very early in the morning,.... Or, "in the morning with light" (i) as soon as ever light appeared, or the day broke: the word for morning is doubled, and one of the letters in it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:19
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
Watching, and grieving, and being between fear and hope, longing to be satisfied.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
Daniel 6:19 Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.Ver. 19. Then the king arose very early in the morning.] He had lain all night on a bed of thorns, through trouble of mind, and was glad to get up, especially since sleep (the parenthesis of men’ s griefs and cares) was quite gone from him. And went in haste.] Chald., With perturbation. Unto the den of lions.] Quo venit Leo, et liberavit leonem de ore leonis (say the Jewish doctors by a kind of riddle), whither came God, and delivered this Coeur-de-lion out of the mouth of the lions. Galatin., lib. v. cap. 8.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
Verse 19. The king arose very early] By the break of day.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:19
19. Then the king arose at dawn, as soon as it was light] lit. at dawn, in the brightness. The words used imply that day had fully broken. The first word (‘dawn’) stands in the Targ. for ‘morning’ in Isaiah 48:8; and the second (‘brightness’), in its Heb. form, in Isaiah 52:1. in haste (Daniel 3:24)] So anxious was he to learn how Daniel had fared.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:19
Then the king arose very early in the morning ... - No one can doubt the probability of what is here said, if the previous account be true.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:19
19, 20. One ancient Greek version adds that the king took the “satraps” with him.
Sermons on Daniel 6:19
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When Lions Have Nothing More to Say by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the hardships faced by people during marches, emphasizing the cruelty and violence they endured. The focus then shifts to the story of Daniel, |
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(Daniel) in the Lion's Den by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Daniel in the Lion's Den from Daniel chapter six. The story involves the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king |
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Daniels More Excellent Spirit by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the exceptional spirit of Daniel, who excelled in his duties and character due to God's spirit within him. Despite facing jealousy and opposition from his pe |
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A Word to the Anxious by Kenneth MacRae | The preacher delves into the concept of 'methodeia,' which refers to the devil's orderly, logical, and effective schemes to deceive and mislead believers. These schemes involve acc |
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Concerning Lowliness of Mind by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of humbleness of mind over pride, using the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican to illustrate the dangers of self-righteousness. |
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1 Thessalonians 3:5-8 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of faith, love, and the need for continual growth in holiness. He emphasizes the role of love in overcoming temptations and the power |
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"Thus Saith the Lord" by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher delves into the multifaceted meaning of 'stego', which includes concepts like protection, endurance, and support. The preacher explains how 'stego' was |