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◄ Daniel 6:22►

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.”

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.”

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 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.”

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 Version
my 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.”

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 Bible
My 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 Bible
My 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 1917
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.'

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

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.…

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Cross References

Hebrews 11:33
who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions,

Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.

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.

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.”

Psalm 91:11-13
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. / You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent.

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Matthew 4:6
“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”

Psalm 57:3
He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.

Acts 27:23-24
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Genesis 48:16
the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

Psalm 91:14-16
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. / When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. / With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

2 Kings 6:17
Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Luke 1:19
“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

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.

Psalm 103:20
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.

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 crydid enter into his ears.

Psalm 31:14
But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thouart my God.

hath sent.

Daniel 3:28
Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessedbe 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, weare 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, andthat 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 evilis in mine hand?

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Daniel 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.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

My God sent His angel
This phrase highlights the personal relationship Daniel has with God, emphasizing divine intervention. The sending of an angel is a recurring theme in Scripture, often signifying God's protection and deliverance (e.g.,Genesis 19:1,Psalm 91:11). Angels are messengers and servants of God, acting on His behalf to accomplish His will. This intervention underscores God's sovereignty and His ability to control natural events, such as the behavior of lions.

and shut the mouths of the lions.
The shutting of the lions' mouths is a miraculous event, demonstrating God's power over creation. Lions were often used in ancient Near Eastern cultures as symbols of power and judgment, and their presence in a den was a method of execution. This miracle parallels other biblical accounts of divine deliverance, such as the protection of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3). It also prefigures Christ's victory over death, as the lions' den can be seen as a type of grave from which Daniel emerges unharmed.

They have not hurt me,
Daniel's survival is a testament to his faith and God's faithfulness. This phrase echoes the promises found inPsalm 34:7, where the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and delivers them. It also reflects the assurance of God's protection for those who are righteous and trust in Him, as seen throughout the Psalms and Proverbs.

for I was found innocent in His sight,
Daniel's innocence is a key theme, highlighting his integrity and faithfulness to God. This phrase suggests a divine judgment, where God, the ultimate judge, finds Daniel blameless. It aligns with the biblical principle that God vindicates the righteous (Psalm 37:6). Daniel's innocence before God contrasts with the false accusations of his enemies, reminiscent of Christ's own trial and crucifixion, where He was found innocent yet suffered unjustly.

and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
Daniel's statement to the king underscores his loyalty and respect for earthly authority, consistent with biblical teachings on submission to governing authorities (Romans 13:1-7). Despite the unjust decree, Daniel maintains his integrity, reflecting the biblical principle of being in the world but not of it (John 17:14-16). This phrase also highlights the tension between obeying God and human authorities, a theme explored inActs 5:29, where Peter and the apostles declare, "We must obey God rather than men."

Persons / Places / Events

1.Daniel
A 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 Adversity
Daniel'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.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6

How did Daniel survive the lions' den unharmed?

How does 1 Kings 13 align with other biblical passages where faithful prophets are protected rather than misled or punished?

Why does Psalm 56 emphasize trust in God for rescue (Psalm 56:3–4) when many faithful believers in history have faced death without apparent intervention?

Can humans command angels?

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22)His angel.--Comp.Psalm 34:7;Psalm 34:10;Daniel 3:28.

Before thee--i.e., thou knowest full well.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

My God
אֱלָהִ֞י(’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

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OT Prophets: Daniel 6:22 My God has sent his angel (Dan. Da Dn)