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New International Version
Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, “Remember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.”

New Living Translation
In the evening the men went together to the king and said, “Your Majesty, you know that according to the law of the Medes and the Persians, no law that the king signs can be changed.”

English Standard Version
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or ordinance that the king establishes can be changed.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”

King James Bible
Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persiansis, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

New King James Version
Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, thatit is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

New American Standard Bible
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, “Recognize, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

NASB 1995
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, “Recognize, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

NASB 1977
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, “Recognize, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then these men came by agreement to the king and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

Amplified Bible
Then, by agreement, these same men came to the king and said, “Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no injunction or statute which the king establishes may be alteredor revoked.”

Christian Standard Bible
Then these men went together to the king and said to him, “You know, Your Majesty, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no edict or ordinance the king establishes can be changed.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then these men went to the king and said to him, “You as king know it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no edict or ordinance the king establishes can be changed.”

American Standard Version
Then these men assembled together unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no interdict nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

Contemporary English Version
At sunset the men returned and said, "Your Majesty, remember that no written law of the Medes and Persians can be changed, not even by the king."

English Revised Version
Then these men assembled together unto the king, and said unto the king, Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no interdict nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Daniel's accusers gathered in front of the king. They said to him, "Remember, Your Majesty, the Medes and Persians have a law that no decree or statute the king makes can be changed."

Good News Translation
Then Daniel's enemies came back to the king and said to him, "Your Majesty knows that according to the laws of the Medes and Persians no order which the king issues can be changed."

International Standard Version
But the men who had gone as a group to the king told him, "Remember, your majesty, that according to the laws of the Medes and Persians, any decree or edict that the king establishes cannot be repealed."

NET Bible
Then those men came by collusion to the king and said to him, "Recall, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no edict or decree that the king issues can be changed."

New Heart English Bible
Then these men assembled together to the king, and said to the king, "Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no decree nor statute which the king establishes may be changed."

Webster's Bible Translation
Then these men assembled to the king, and said to the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”

World English Bible
Then these men assembled together to the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no decree nor statute which the king establishes may be changed.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Then these men have assembled near the king, and are saying to the king, “Know, O king, that the law of Media and Persia [is] that any interdict and statute that the king establishes is not to be changed.”

Young's Literal Translation
Then these men have assembled near the king, and are saying to the king, 'know, O king, that the law of Media and Persia is: That any interdict and statute that the king doth establish is not to be changed.'

Smith's Literal Translation
At that time these men ran together with tumult to the king, and saying to the king, Know, O king, that the law to Media and Persia is, that every interdict and statute that the king shall set up is not to be changed.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But those mer. perceiving the king's design, said to him: Know thou, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, that no decree which the king hath made, may be altered.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But these men, knowing the king, said to him, “You know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is that every decree which the king has established may not be altered.”

New American Bible
But these men pressed the king. “Keep in mind, O king,” they said, “that under the law of the Medes and Persians every royal prohibition or decree is irrevocable.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then the conspirators came to the king and said to him, “Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that no interdict or ordinance that the king establishes can be changed.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But these men prevailed over the king, and said to him, Know, O king, that there is a law of the Medes and Persians that every edict and decree which the king establishes may not be changed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Then those men cried out against the King and they were saying to him: “Know, oh, King, that the law for Media and for Persia is that every decree and statute that the King will confirm shall not change!”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Then these men came tumultuously unto the king, and said unto the king: 'Know, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians, that no interdict nor statute which the king establisheth may be changed.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then those men said to the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is that we must not change any decree of statue which the king shall make.

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Context

Daniel in the Lions' Den
…14As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.15Then the men approached the king together and said to him,“Remember,O king,that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”16So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”…

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Cross References

Esther 8:8
Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.”

Daniel 2:9
If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”

Daniel 3:29
Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”

Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

Esther 1:19
So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti shall never again enter the presence of King Xerxes, and that her royal position shall be given to a woman better than she.

Esther 3:12-13
On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. / And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month.

Esther 4:11
“All the royal officials and the people of the king’s provinces know that one law applies to every man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned—that he be put to death. Only if the king extends the gold scepter may that person live. But I have not been summoned to appear before the king for the past thirty days.”

Esther 8:5
“If it pleases the king,” she said, “and if I have found favor in his sight, and the matter seems proper to the king, and I am pleasing in his sight, may an order be written to revoke the letters that the scheming Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, wrote to destroy the Jews in all the king’s provinces.

Esther 9:14
So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of Haman.

Matthew 27:24
When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”

John 19:12-16
From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ...

Acts 25:11
If, however, I am guilty of anything worthy of death, I do not refuse to die. But if there is no truth to their accusations against me, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”

Acts 25:25
But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him.

Acts 26:32
And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Acts 23:29
I found that the accusation involved questions about their own law, but there was no charge worthy of death or imprisonment.

Treasury of Scripture

Then these men assembled to the king, and said to the king, Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree nor statute which the king establishes may be changed.

Know.

Daniel 6:8,12
Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not…

Esther 8:8
Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and sealit with the king's ring: for the writing which is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's ring, may no man reverse.

Psalm 94:20,21
Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a law? …

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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

Then the men approached the king together
This phrase highlights the unity and determination of the conspirators against Daniel. The men, likely the satraps and administrators, approached King Darius as a group, emphasizing their collective authority and pressure. This reflects the political intrigue and manipulation common in ancient courts, where alliances were often formed to achieve personal or political goals. The unity of these men contrasts with Daniel's solitary faithfulness, setting the stage for the conflict between human schemes and divine providence.

and said to him, “Remember, O king,
The phrase "Remember, O king," serves as a reminder to Darius of his own decree, subtly implying that he must uphold his authority and the laws he has enacted. This reflects the cultural importance of a king's word in ancient Near Eastern societies, where a ruler's decree was considered binding and unchangeable. The conspirators are appealing to the king's sense of duty and the inviolability of his word, which was a cornerstone of royal authority.

that by the law of the Medes and Persians
The "law of the Medes and Persians" refers to the legal system of the Medo-Persian Empire, known for its rigidity and permanence. Once a law was enacted, it could not be altered or revoked, even by the king himself. This legal principle is significant in the narrative, as it traps Darius into a position where he cannot save Daniel, despite his personal desire to do so. The unchangeable nature of these laws underscores the tension between human authority and divine intervention.

no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.”
This final phrase emphasizes the irrevocability of the king's decree, highlighting the legal and cultural constraints within which Darius must operate. The conspirators exploit this aspect of Medo-Persian law to ensure that Daniel is punished, despite the king's favor towards him. This situation foreshadows the ultimate deliverance of Daniel, illustrating the theme of God's sovereignty over human affairs. The unchangeable decree also serves as a type of Christ, who fulfills the unchangeable law through His death and resurrection, providing a way of salvation that transcends human limitations.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Daniel
A faithful servant of God and a high-ranking official in the kingdom of Darius. Known for his unwavering devotion to God, even in the face of persecution.

2.King Darius
The ruler of the Medo-Persian Empire who was manipulated into signing a decree that ultimately endangered Daniel's life.

3.The Conspirators
High officials and satraps who were envious of Daniel's favor with the king and sought to eliminate him by exploiting the king's decree.

4.The Law of the Medes and Persians
A legal system known for its unchangeable decrees, which played a crucial role in the unfolding of events in this chapter.

5.The Lion's Den
The place of execution where Daniel was thrown as a result of the unchangeable decree, yet it became a place of divine deliverance.

Teaching Points

The Unchangeable Nature of Human Laws vs. God's Sovereignty
Human laws, like those of the Medes and Persians, may seem unchangeable, but God's sovereignty ultimately prevails. Trust in God's higher authority.

Faithfulness in Adversity
Daniel's unwavering faith in God, even when faced with death, serves as a model for believers to remain steadfast in their convictions.

The Power of Prayer
Daniel's commitment to prayer, despite the decree, underscores the importance of maintaining a strong prayer life, especially in challenging times.

God's Deliverance
The account of Daniel in the lion's den is a powerful reminder of God's ability to deliver His faithful servants from seemingly impossible situations.

Integrity and Influence
Daniel's integrity and faithfulness not only preserved his life but also influenced King Darius to acknowledge the power of Daniel's God.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Daniel 6:15?

2.How does Daniel 6:15 demonstrate the importance of steadfast faith in trials?

3.What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Daniel 6:15's legal situation?

4.How does Daniel 6:15 connect to Romans 8:28 regarding God's purpose?

5.How can we apply Daniel's unwavering faith in our daily challenges today?

6.What role does prayer play in overcoming obstacles, as seen in Daniel 6:15?

7.Why did the king feel bound by the law in Daniel 6:15?

8.How does Daniel 6:15 illustrate the power of earthly laws versus divine intervention?

9.What historical evidence supports the events described in Daniel 6:15?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6?

11.How does the account in Daniel 6 reconcile with other biblical or historical narratives about the transition of power from Babylon to Persia?

12.Why does the Bible describe historical figures (e.g., King Darius in Daniel 6) in ways that contradict actual Persian records?

13.Could Queen Vashti’s refusal (Esther 1:12) and subsequent banishment be supported by Persian royal court records or historical precedents?

14.Why does Daniel 6:8 refer to the supposedly 'irrevocable' laws of the Medes and Persians, given that historical records offer little evidence of such an absolute statute?

What Does Daniel 6:15 Mean

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 withEsther 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, yetIsaiah 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.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 15. -Then these men assembled unto the king, and said unto the king. Know, O king, that the law of the Medes and Persians is, That no decree or statute which the king establisheth maybe changed. The corresponding verse in the Septuagint is much shorter, "And he was not able to deliver him from them." This verse in the Massoretic text has very much the appearance of a doublet mollified to fit a new position. The first clause has occurred already twice before in the sixth verse and the fifteenth. The last portion of the verse is a modification of what is stated in vers. 9 and 13. The first clause is omitted by Theodotion, but inserted by the Peshitta. The probability is that this verse, in its Massoretic form, has been inserted to explain the opposition the king strove in vain to overcome.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Then
בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙(bê·ḏa·yin)
Preposition-b | Adverb
Strong's 116:Then, thereupon

the
אִלֵּ֔ךְ(’il·lêḵ)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 479:These

men
גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א(guḇ·ray·yā)
Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 1400:A person

approached
הַרְגִּ֖שׁוּ(har·gi·šū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7284:To gather tumultuously

the king {together}
מַלְכָּ֑א(mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430:A king

and said
וְאָמְרִ֣ין(wə·’ā·mə·rîn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 560:To say, tell, command

to him,
לְמַלְכָּ֗א(lə·mal·kā)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430:A king

“Remember,
דַּ֤ע(da‘)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3046:To know

O king,
מַלְכָּא֙(mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430:A king

that by the law
דָת֙(ḏāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1882:A royal edict, statute

of the Medes
לְמָדַ֣י(lə·mā·ḏay)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4076:Medes -- descendants of Japheth, also their land

and Persians
וּפָרַ֔ס(ū·p̄ā·ras)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6540:Persians -- a country in west Asia which conquered Babylon

no
לָ֥א(lā)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3809:Not, no

decree
אֱסָ֥ר(’ĕ·sār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 633:An interdict

or ordinance
וּקְיָ֛ם(ū·qə·yām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7010:A statute

established
יְהָקֵ֖ים(yə·hā·qêm)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6966:To arise, stand

by the king
מַלְכָּ֥א(mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430:A king

can be changed.”
לְהַשְׁנָיָֽה׃(lə·haš·nā·yāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8133:To change

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OT Prophets: Daniel 6:15 Then these men assembled together to (Dan. Da Dn)