Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. New Living Translation Then the officials went together to Daniel’s house and found him praying and asking for God’s help. English Standard Version Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and plea before his God. Berean Standard Bible Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. King James Bible Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. New King James Version Then these men assembled and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. New American Standard Bible Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel offering a prayer and imploring favor before his God. NASB 1995 Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. NASB 1977 Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. Legacy Standard Bible Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel seeking to make a petition and making supplication before his God. Amplified Bible Then, by agreement, these men came [together] and found Daniel praying and making requests before his God. Christian Standard Bible Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. American Standard Version Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. Contemporary English Version The men who had spoken to the king watched Daniel and saw him praying to his God for help. English Revised Version Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. GOD'S WORD® Translation One of those times the men came in as a group and found Daniel praying and pleading to his God. Good News Translation When Daniel's enemies observed him praying to God, International Standard Version The conspirators then went as a group and found Daniel praying and seeking help before his God. NET Bible Then those officials who had gone to the king came by collusion and found Daniel praying and asking for help before his God. New Heart English Bible Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and petition before his God. Webster's Bible Translation Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. World English Bible Then these men assembled together, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen these men have assembled, and found Daniel praying and pleading grace before his God; Young's Literal Translation Then these men have assembled, and found Daniel praying and entreating grace before his God; Smith's Literal Translation Then these men ran together with tumult and found Daniel seeking and making supplication before his God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore those men carefully watching him, found Daniel praying and making supplication to his God. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, these men, inquiring diligently, discovered that Daniel was praying and making supplication to his God. New American Bible So these men stormed in and found Daniel praying and pleading before his God. New Revised Standard Version The conspirators came and found Daniel praying and seeking mercy before his God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen these men spied, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then those men were spying and they found Daniel when he prayed and sought favor before God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then these men came tumultuously, and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then these men watched, and found Daniel praying and supplicating to his God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel in the Lions' Den10Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. 11Then these men went as a group and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God. 12So they approached the king and asked about his royal decree: “Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days any man who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions?” The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.”… Cross References Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Acts 6:13-14 where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Psalm 55:17 Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. Psalm 5:3 In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Psalm 37:32 Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, Treasury of Scripture Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. assembled. Daniel 6:6 Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever. Psalm 10:9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net. Psalm 37:32,33 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him… Jump to Previous Agreement Assembled Daniel Entreating Found Grace Group Help Making Petition Prayers Praying Requesting Supplication Together Tumultuously WatchingJump to Next Agreement Assembled Daniel Entreating Found Grace Group Help Making Petition Prayers Praying Requesting Supplication Together Tumultuously WatchingDaniel 6 1. Daniel is made chief of the presidents.4. They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree. 10. Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den. 18. Daniel is saved; 24. his adversaries devoured; 25. and God magnified by a decree. Then these men went as a group This phrase highlights the concerted effort and unity among Daniel's adversaries. In the context of the Medo-Persian empire, officials often worked in groups to maintain power and influence. This collective action underscores the threat Daniel posed to their authority due to his integrity and favor with King Darius. The group dynamic also reflects the biblical theme of opposition against God's people, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 2:1-2, where rulers conspire against the Lord's anointed. and found Daniel petitioning and imploring his God Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA faithful servant of God and a high-ranking official in the Medo-Persian Empire. Known for his unwavering devotion to God, even in the face of persecution. 2. The Men (Accusers) A group of officials who were envious of Daniel's position and sought to find grounds for accusing him. They conspired to use Daniel's faithfulness to God against him. 3. Petitioning and Imploring Daniel's act of praying to God, which he continued to do openly despite the decree that prohibited prayer to anyone except King Darius. 4. The Decree An edict established by King Darius, manipulated by Daniel's accusers, which prohibited prayer to any god or man other than the king for thirty days. 5. The Lion's Den The place of punishment for those who violated the king's decree, which Daniel would later face as a result of his faithfulness. Teaching Points Faithfulness in PrayerDaniel's commitment to prayer, even under threat, serves as a model for believers to maintain a consistent prayer life regardless of circumstances. Courage in the Face of Persecution Daniel's courage to continue worshiping God despite the decree challenges believers to stand firm in their faith when faced with societal pressures. Integrity and Witness Daniel's integrity in his relationship with God was evident to those around him, reminding Christians that their faith should be visible and impactful. God's Sovereignty and Protection The account of Daniel in the lion's den, which follows this verse, illustrates God's power to protect and deliver those who are faithful to Him. The Power of a Godly Example Daniel's life serves as an example of how one person's faithfulness can influence and inspire others, encouraging believers to live out their faith boldly. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 6:11?2. How does Daniel 6:11 demonstrate the importance of consistent prayer in adversity? 3. What can we learn from Daniel's faithfulness despite knowing the consequences? 4. How does Daniel 6:11 connect with 1 Thessalonians 5:17 about prayer? 5. In what ways can we emulate Daniel's courage in our daily lives? 6. How does Daniel's example challenge us to prioritize God over earthly laws? 7. Why did Daniel continue praying despite knowing the consequences in Daniel 6:11? 8. How does Daniel 6:11 demonstrate faithfulness in the face of persecution? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Daniel 6:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6? 11. Didn't Jesus never actually claim to be God? 12. How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12) 13. Isaiah 57:1-2: How can the claim that righteous people are taken away to be spared from evil be reconciled with the historical suffering of the faithful throughout Israel's history? 14. What is the extent of God's power? What Does Daniel 6:11 Mean Then these men went as a group“Then these men went as a group” (Daniel 6:11) picks up the deliberate scheme begun in Daniel 6:4–9. • Their unity is a calculated opposition to righteousness, echoing Psalm 2:2 where “the rulers gather together against the LORD.” • Coming “as a group” mirrors Daniel 6:6, showing coordinated pressure on both the king and Daniel. • Acts 4:26-27 shows a similar coalition against Christ, reminding us that God’s servants should expect unified resistance. • The phrase highlights the moral contrast: a mob driven by envy versus a lone believer motivated by faith. and found Daniel The conspirators “found Daniel” (v. 11), not because he was careless, but because he remained consistent. • Daniel 6:10 already told us he prayed “just as he had done before,” making discovery inevitable. • 1 Peter 3:16 urges believers to keep a clear conscience so that “those who slander you may be put to shame,” exactly what will happen after the lions’ den. • Like Joseph in Genesis 39:11-12, Daniel’s integrity attracts hostile attention yet ultimately glorifies God. • Their finding him underscores the historical reality that genuine faith is observable—Daniel’s life left visible evidence. petitioning and imploring his God Daniel is caught “petitioning and imploring his God.” • The two verbs emphasize earnest, continual prayer (see Psalm 55:17, “evening, morning, and at noon I will pray”). • Philippians 4:6 commands, “in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” precisely what Daniel models. • Acts 5:29 illustrates the principle behind his action: “We must obey God rather than men.” Daniel’s loyalty to divine authority overrides Darius’s edict. • Daniel’s posture also points ahead to his intercessory prayer in Daniel 9:3-19, showing that crisis did not create his prayer life—it revealed it. summary Daniel 6:11 records a clash between organized human opposition and steadfast godly devotion. A conspiratorial crowd unites to trap one faithful man, yet Daniel’s transparent commitment to prayer stands unshaken. His example confirms that obedience to God is non-negotiable, prayer is indispensable, and hostile schemes cannot thwart the Lord’s ultimate vindication (Proverbs 21:30). Verse 11. - Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God. The Septuagint reading is very different, "And they watched Daniel, and found him praying three times a day every day." It is difficult to decide which is the preferable reading, and almost as difficult to deduce the one reading from the other. Thcodotion has a reading akin to that of the Septuagint, "Then those men watched, and found Daniel praying, and. making entreaty to his God." This is akin to the Septuagint at the beginning, but is close to the Massoretic at the end. The Peshitta is in close agreement with Theodotion. It seems more in accordance with the plan of these presidents that they should not, as the Massoretic text asserts, rush tumultuously into the house of Daniel, but rather, as the three versions represent them doing, setting a watch, and then, when information reached them of Daniel's habits, acting accordingly. Nothing in the narrative makes it probable that there was a general assembling of the governors against Daniel; it was the action of his colleagues in the presidency.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenאֱ֠דַיִן (’ĕ·ḏa·yin) Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon these אִלֵּךְ֙ (’il·lêḵ) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 479: These men גֻּבְרַיָּ֤א (guḇ·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 1400: A person went as a group הַרְגִּ֔שׁוּ (har·gi·šū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7284: To gather tumultuously and found וְהַשְׁכַּ֖חוּ (wə·haš·ka·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7912: To discover Daniel לְדָנִיֵּ֑אל (lə·ḏā·nî·yêl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1841: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon petitioning בָּעֵ֥א (bā·‘ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1156: To seek, ask and imploring וּמִתְחַנַּ֖ן (ū·miṯ·ḥan·nan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2604: To favor, to entreat his God. אֱלָהֵֽהּ׃ (’ĕ·lā·hêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 426: God Links Daniel 6:11 NIVDaniel 6:11 NLT Daniel 6:11 ESV Daniel 6:11 NASB Daniel 6:11 KJV Daniel 6:11 BibleApps.com Daniel 6:11 Biblia Paralela Daniel 6:11 Chinese Bible Daniel 6:11 French Bible Daniel 6:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 6:11 Then these men assembled together and found (Dan. 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