What is the meaning of Daniel 6:15? Then the men approached the king together • A united front heightens pressure. Psalm 2:2 shows rulers conspiring “together” against God’s anointed, much like these officials unite against Daniel. • Their coordination underscores premeditation. Mark 3:6 likewise records adversaries “plotting...with the Herodians,” illustrating how sin often rallies partners when opposing righteousness. and said to him • Direct address leaves the king no room for evasion; he must respond. Proverbs 6:12-14 portrays a “worthless person” who “devises evil continually,” echoing the officials’ deliberate confrontation. • Speaking to authority with manipulative intent contrasts sharply with Esther 7:3-6, where Esther respectfully appeals for justice—highlighting the motive difference between godly petition and scheming accusation. Remember, O king • The reminder sounds respectful yet is a veiled accusation: “You signed it—now enforce it.” Luke 20:20 shows spies flattering Jesus to trap Him, mirroring the officials’ flattery-for-leverage tactic. • They exploit the king’s honor culture; forgetting a decree would shame him. Proverbs 29:25 warns that “the fear of man brings a snare,” and Darius is about to be snared by concern for reputation. that by the law of the Medes and Persians • The empire’s legal code claimed immutability (Esther 1:19; 8:8). What humans call unchangeable often collides with higher divine law (Acts 5:29). • Earthly laws may appear permanent, yet Isaiah 40:8 reminds us “the word of our God stands forever,” setting a clear hierarchy of authority. no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed • The officials wield legal permanence as a weapon, forcing Darius to condemn Daniel despite personal anguish (Daniel 6:14). • Contrast with God, whose decrees truly cannot be revoked (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35). Man-made “unchangeable” edicts are shallow imitations of the Lord’s immutable word. • The scene exposes the fragility of human sovereignty: the king is trapped by his own signature, while God remains absolutely free (Psalm 115:3). summary Daniel 6:15 captures the climax of the satraps’ plot: united conspirators remind Darius that his irreversible decree must stand, compelling him to send Daniel to the lions. Their appeal to an “unchangeable” human law contrasts sharply with God’s truly unchanging nature and highlights the peril of valuing reputation over righteousness. The verse warns believers that earthly systems may ensnare, but God’s sovereign justice ultimately prevails. |
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