New International Version My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” New Living Translation My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.” English Standard Version My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” Berean Standard Bible My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” Berean Literal Bible My God sent His angel, and he shut the mouth of the lions, and they have not hurt me, because that before Him was found innocence for me! And also before you, O king, I have not done wrong.” King James Bible My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. New King James Version My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.” New American Standard Bible My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, since I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime.” NASB 1995 “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime.” NASB 1977 “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime.” Legacy Standard Bible My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not harmed me, inasmuch as I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have done no harm.” Amplified Bible My God has sent His angel and has shut the mouths of the lions so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also before you, O king, I have committed no crime.” Berean Annotated Bible My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king. Christian Standard Bible My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths; and they haven’t harmed me, for I was found innocent before him. And also before you, Your Majesty, I have not done harm.” Holman Christian Standard Bible My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths. They haven’t hurt me, for I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have not committed a crime against you my king.” American Standard Version My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me; forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Contemporary English Version My God knew that I was innocent, and he sent an angel to keep the lions from eating me. Your Majesty, I have never done anything to hurt you." English Revised Version My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. GOD'S WORD® Translation My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths so that they couldn't hurt me. He did this because he considered me innocent. Your Majesty, I haven't committed any crime." Good News Translation God sent his angel to shut the mouths of the lions so that they would not hurt me. He did this because he knew that I was innocent and because I have not wronged you, Your Majesty." International Standard Version My God sent his angel and sealed the mouths of the lions. They have not harmed me, proving that I'm innocent before him. Also against you, your majesty, I've committed no offense." NET Bible My God sent his angel and closed the lions' mouths so that they have not harmed me, because I was found to be innocent before him. Nor have I done any harm to you, O king." New Heart English Bible My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me; because before him innocence was found in me; and also before you, O king, have I done no wrong." Webster's Bible Translation My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocence was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMy God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” World English Bible My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not hurt me, because innocence was found in me before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no harm.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionmy God has sent His messenger, and has shut the lions’ mouths, and they have not injured me: because that before Him purity has been found in me; and also before you, O king, injury I have not done.” Berean Literal Bible My God sent His angel, and he shut the mouth of the lions, and they have not hurt me, because that before Him was found innocence for me! And also before you, O king, I have not done wrong.” Young's Literal Translation my God hath sent His messenger, and hath shut the lions' mouths, and they have not injured me: because that before Him purity hath been found in me; and also before thee, O king, injury I have not done.' Smith's Literal Translation My God sent his messenger and shut the mouth of the lions, and they hurt me not, for the cause that innocence was found to me; and also before thee, O king, I did no hurt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMy God hath sent his angel, and hath shut up the mouths of the lions, and they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him justice hath been found in me: yea and before thee, O king, I have done no offence. Catholic Public Domain Version My God has sent his angel, and he has closed the mouths of the lions, and they have not harmed me, because before him justice has been found in me, and, even before you, O king, I have committed no offense.” New American Bible My God sent his angel and closed the lions’ mouths so that they have not hurt me. For I have been found innocent before him; neither have I done you any harm, O king!” New Revised Standard Version My God sent his angel and shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, because I was found blameless before him; and also before you, O king, I have done no wrong.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy God has sent his angel and has shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me, because I was innocent before him; and also before you, O king, I have committed no offense. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My God sent his Angel and he shut the mouths of the lions and they did not harm me, because a favorable verdict was found for me before him, neither have I done an offense before you, oh King!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me; forasmuch as before Him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.' Brenton Septuagint Translation My God has sent his angel, and stopped the lions' mouths, and they have not hurt me: for uprightness was found in me before him; and moreover before thee, O king, I have committed no trespass. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Daniel in the Lions' Den…21Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever! 22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” 23The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no wounds whatsoever were found on him, because he had trusted in his God.… Cross References My God sent His angel Daniel 3:28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Acts 12:11 Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” Exodus 23:20 Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. and shut the mouths of the lions. Hebrews 11:33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Psalm 22:21 Save me from the mouth of the lion; at the horns of the wild oxen You have answered me! They have not hurt me, Genesis 31:7 And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me. Acts 18:10 For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Psalm 121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. for I was found innocent in His sight, Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. 2 Kings 20:3 “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. Psalm 18:20 The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” 1 Samuel 24:11 See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. 1 Samuel 26:18 And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? Acts 25:8 Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them. Treasury of Scripture My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: for as much as before him innocence was found in me; and also before you, O king, have I done no hurt. My God. Daniel 6:20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? 2 Samuel 22:7 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears. Psalm 31:14 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. hath sent. Daniel 3:28 Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God. Numbers 20:16 And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border: 2 Chronicles 32:21 And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. hath shut. 1 Samuel 17:37 David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee. Psalm 91:11-13 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways… 2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. forasmuch. Daniel 6:23 Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. Psalm 18:19-24 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me… Psalm 26:6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD: and also. Genesis 40:15 For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. 1 Samuel 24:9-11 And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt? … 1 Samuel 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? Jump to Previous Angel Blameless Committed Crime Forasmuch Found Harmed Hurt Inasmuch Innocence Innocency Innocent Lions Mouths Shut Sight WrongJump to Next Angel Blameless Committed Crime Forasmuch Found Harmed Hurt Inasmuch Innocence Innocency Innocent Lions Mouths Shut Sight WrongDaniel 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. My God sent His angel Daniel credits his deliverance directly to the God he had faithfully served. God intervened by sending an angel, demonstrating His authority over the circumstances arranged for Daniel’s death. Dan 3:28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach,… and shut the mouths of the lions. The lions, kept as instruments of royal execution, were restrained by God’s power. Daniel’s preservation parallels the deliverance of his friends from the furnace: the king’s sentence could not overcome God’s will. Heb 11:33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice,… They have not hurt me, Daniel emerged from the den unharmed after a night that should have ended in death. His survival publicly exposed the failure of the accusations brought against him. Gen 31:7 And although he has cheated me and changed my wages… for I was found innocent in His sight, God’s deliverance confirmed Daniel’s blameless conduct before Him. Daniel had violated no command of God by continuing to pray, and the Lord judged him differently from the officials who had plotted against him. Psa 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night.… and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” Daniel also maintained that he had not acted disloyally toward Darius. He respected the king and his office, while refusing to obey a decree that forbade worship of God. 1Sa 24:11 See, my father, look at the corner of your robe… 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. Darius the Mede The king who ruled over Babylon after the fall of the Babylonian Empire. He was manipulated into signing a decree that led to Daniel being thrown into the lions' den. 3. The Lions' Den A pit or enclosure where Daniel was thrown as punishment for praying to God, in defiance of the king's decree. 4. God's Angel A divine messenger sent by God to protect Daniel by shutting the mouths of the lions. 5. The Accusers The officials who conspired against Daniel, leading to his trial and punishment. Teaching Points Faithfulness in AdversityDaniel's unwavering faith in God, even when faced with death, serves as a powerful example of steadfastness. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful to God, regardless of external pressures or threats. Divine Protection God's intervention in sending an angel to protect Daniel illustrates His power and willingness to safeguard those who are innocent and faithful. This reassures believers of God's protective presence in their lives. Innocence and Integrity Daniel's innocence before God and man highlights the importance of living a life of integrity. Believers are called to maintain a clear conscience and upright conduct in all circumstances. God's Sovereignty The event underscores God's control over all creation, including wild animals. It reminds believers that God is sovereign over every situation and can deliver them from any peril. Witness to Unbelievers Daniel's deliverance served as a testimony to King Darius and others about the power and reality of Daniel's God. Believers are encouraged to live in such a way that their lives bear witness to God's greatness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 6:22?2. How does Daniel 6:22 demonstrate God's protection for those who trust Him? 3. What can we learn from Daniel's faithfulness in Daniel 6:22 for our lives? 4. How does Daniel 6:22 connect to other instances of divine protection in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply Daniel's example of integrity from Daniel 6:22? 6. How does Daniel 6:22 encourage us to remain steadfast in our faith today? 7. How did God send His angel to shut the lions' mouths in Daniel 6:22? 8. What evidence supports the historical accuracy of Daniel being in the lions' den? 9. Why did God choose to save Daniel but not others in similar situations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6? (22) His angel.--Comp. Psalm 34:7; Psalm 34:10; Daniel 3:28. Before thee--i.e., thou knowest full well. Daniel 6:22 showcases personal faith in a living God who visibly intervenes. The Lord sends His angel, physically restrains danger, and delivers completely. He vindicates the innocent and reveals that genuine faith harmonizes loyalty to God with honor toward earthly rulers. The verse invites believers to trust the same unchanging God who still guards, vindicates, and glorifies Himself through His faithful servants today.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew My Godאֱלָהִ֞י (’ĕ·lā·hî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 426: God sent שְׁלַ֣ח (šə·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7972: To send away, for, out His angel מַלְאֲכֵ֗הּ (mal·’ă·ḵêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4398: An angel and shut וּֽסֲגַ֛ר (ū·să·ḡar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5463: To shut up, to surrender the mouths פֻּ֥ם (pum) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6433: The mouth of the lions. אַרְיָוָתָ֖א (’ar·yā·wā·ṯā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 744: A lion They have not וְלָ֣א (wə·lā) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no hurt me, חַבְּל֑וּנִי (ḥab·bə·lū·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 2255: To destroy, hurt for קֳבֵ֗ל (qo·ḇêl) Preposition Strong's 6903: In front of, before, because of, because that I was found הִשְׁתְּכַ֣חַת (hiš·tə·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7912: To discover innocent זָכוּ֙ (zā·ḵū) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2136: Purity, innocence in His sight, קָֽדָמ֙וֹהִי֙ (qā·ḏā·mō·w·hî) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 6925: Before and וְאַ֤ף (wə·’ap̄) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 638: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though I have done עַבְדֵֽת׃ (‘aḇ·ḏêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep no לָ֥א (lā) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no wrong חֲבוּלָ֖ה (ḥă·ḇū·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2248: A hurtful act, crime against you, קָֽדָמָךְ֙ (qā·ḏā·māḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 6925: Before O king.” מַלְכָּ֔א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king Additonal Resources Daniel 6:22 Blue Letter BibleDaniel 6:22 Bible Gateway Daniel 6:22 Bible.com Daniel 6:22 NIV |
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