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According to Daniel 6:1, how many princes did Darius set over his kingdom to rule?
120
According to Daniel 6:2, how many presidents were set up over the 120 princes and who was the chief of the presidents?
3 presidents; Daniel was the chief.
According to Daniel 6:3, why was Daniel preferred among the presidents?
Because an excellent spirit was in him.
According to Daniel 6:4, what was the result of others seeking occasion against Daniel?
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According to Daniel 6:5, what was the only basis for finding fault against Daniel?
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According to Daniel 6:6-7, who did the presidents and princes go before to devise a plan against Daniel?
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According to Daniel 6:7, what was the decree that the presidents wanted King Darius to proclaim?
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According to Daniel 6:8, what could not be done to the decree made by King Darius?
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According to Daniel 6:9, what did Darius do after making the decree?
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According to Daniel 6:10, what did Daniel do when he knew the decree was signed?
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According to Daniel 6:11-12, what did the other presidents and princes remind the king of?
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According to Daniel 6:13, what did the presidents say about Daniel's actions?
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According to Daniel 6:14, how long did King Darius labor to save Daniel?
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According to Daniel 6:15, what did the presidents tell the king about the law of the Medes and Persians?
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According to Daniel 6:16, what did Darius tell Daniel concerning God's ability to deliver him?
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According to Daniel 6:17, what was done to the mouth of the lion's den?
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According to Daniel 6:18, what did the king do after sealing the lion's den?
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According to Daniel 6:19-20, what did the king ask Daniel when he went to the den?
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According to Daniel 6:21-22, what answer did Daniel give when asked if God had delivered him?
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According to Daniel 6:23, what was Darius's reaction when Daniel answered him?
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According to Daniel 6:24, what happened to those men who falsely accused Daniel?
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According to Daniel 6:25-26, what decree did Darius make in every language and tongue?
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According to Daniel 6:27, what did Darius say God had done for Daniel?
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According to Daniel 6:27, how did Daniel fare after being saved from the lions?
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According to Daniel 7:1, what happened to Daniel while he was lying on his bed?
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Study Notes
Overview of Daniel Chapter 6
- Darius set over his kingdom 120 princes for governance.
- Three presidents were appointed over the princes, with Daniel as the chief.
Daniel's Distinction
- Daniel was preferred by Darius due to an excellent spirit, prompting thoughts of promoting him over the entire kingdom.
- Other high officials could find no fault in Daniel, as he was faithful and blameless.
Decree Against Daniel
- The only avenue for finding fault with Daniel was related to the law of his God.
- A conspiracy formed where the presidents and princes convinced Darius to decree that anyone petitioning any god or man (except for the king) for 30 days would face death in a den of lions.
Unchangeable Law
- Once signed into law, the decree could not be altered according to the Medes and Persians.
Daniel's Faithfulness
- Upon learning of the decree, Daniel continued to pray openly towards Jerusalem three times a day, maintaining his routine of worship and gratitude.
Accusation and Consequences
- The other officials caught Daniel praying and reminded Darius of the decree, affirming Daniel’s disregard for the king’s law.
- Darius attempted to save Daniel but was bound by the unchangeable law and had him cast into the lion's den.
King’s Concern
- Darius fasted and was unable to sleep following Daniel’s sentencing, showing his deep concern for Daniel's fate.
Divine Protection
- The next morning, Darius rushed to the lion's den and called for Daniel, inquiring about God’s ability to save him.
- Daniel reassured the king, stating that God had sent an angel to shut the lion's mouths, affirming his innocence.
Restoration and Justice
- Darius was overjoyed and commanded Daniel’s release, declaring him unharmed due to his faith in God.
- The conspirators who falsely accused Daniel were thrown into the lion's den alongside their families, suffering the consequences of their actions.
Darius’s Decree
- Darius decreed that all people tremble and fear the God of Daniel, acknowledging His eternal dominion and powerful acts.
- Darius declared that God delivered Daniel from the lions, recognizing the signs and wonders performed.
Conclusion of Daniel's Favor
- Daniel prospered under the reigns of both Darius and Cyrus, affirming his favored status in the kingdom after his miraculous rescue.
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