Verse 13

The decree was issued, and the wise men were being put to death. They also sought Daniel and his companions to execute them.

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  • Dan 1:19-20 : 19 The king spoke with them, and among all of them, no one was found to be like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king's service. 20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding that the king consulted them about, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.
  • Dan 6:9-9 : 9 Now, O king, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered, in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed. 10 So King Darius signed the written decree and the edict. 11 When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. He had windows in his upstairs room that opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees to pray, giving thanks to his God, just as he had always done. 12 Then these men came as a group and found Daniel petitioning and pleading before his God. 13 So they approached the king and said, 'Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days, anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the lions’ den?' The king answered, 'The decree stands, in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.' 14 Then they said to the king, 'Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, O king, or to the decree you signed. He still prays three times a day.' 15 When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed. He set his mind on rescuing Daniel and worked until sunset to find a way to save him.
  • Esth 3:12-15 : 12 On the thirteenth day of the first month, the king’s scribes were summoned and an edict was written according to all that Haman commanded. It was addressed to the satraps of the king, to the governors of each province, and to the officials of every people, to each province in its script and to each people in its language. It was written in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed with the king’s signet ring. 13 Letters were sent by couriers to all the king’s provinces, ordering the destruction, killing, and annihilation of all the Jews—young and old, children and women—in a single day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, and to plunder their possessions. 14 A copy of the edict was to be issued as a law in every province and made known to all the peoples, so that they would be ready for that day. 15 The couriers went out hurriedly by order of the king, and the decree was issued in the citadel of Susa. And while the king and Haman sat down to drink, the city of Susa was in confusion.
  • Ps 94:20 : 20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you—one that brings about trouble under the guise of law?
  • Prov 28:15-17 : 15 Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over helpless people. 16 A ruler lacking understanding is abundant in extortions, but one who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. 17 A man burdened with the guilt of bloodshed will flee to the pit; let no one support him.
  • Isa 10:1 : 1 Woe to those who enact unjust decrees and to those who write oppressive laws.