Daniel 6:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, 'May your God, whom you continually serve, rescue you!'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning niel.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords, so that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And a{H2298} stone{H69} was brought,{H858} and laid{H7761} upon{H5922} the mouth{H6433} of the den;{H1358} and the king{H4430} sealed{H2857} it with his own signet,{H5824} and with the signet{H5824} of his lords;{H7261} that nothing{H3809} might be changed{H8133} concerning{H6640} Daniel.{H1841}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And a{H2298} stone{H69} was brought{H858}{(H8717)}, and laid{H7761}{(H8752)} upon{H5922} the mouth{H6433} of the den{H1358}; and the king{H4430} sealed{H2857}{(H8754)} it with his own signet{H5824}, and with the signet{H5824} of his lords{H7261}; that the purpose{H6640} might not{H3809} be changed{H8133}{(H8748)} concerning Daniel{H1841}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And there was brought a stone, and layed vpon the hole of the denne: this the kynge sealed with his owne rynge, and with ye signet of his prynces: that the kynges commaundement concernynge Daniel, shulde not be broken.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And a stone was brought, and layed vpon the mouth of the denne, and the King sealed it with his owne signet, and with the signet of his princes, that the purpose might not be changed, concerning Daniel.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And there was brought a stone, & laide vpon ye mouth of the denne, this the king sealed with his owne ring and with the signet of his princes, that the purpose concerning Daniel should not be chaunged.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    A stone was brought, and laid on the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And a stone hath been brought and placed at the mouth of the den, and the king hath sealed it with his signet, and with the signet of his great men, that the purpose be not changed concerning Daniel.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then the king gave the order, and they took Daniel and put him into the lions' hole. The king made answer and said to Daniel, Your God, whose servant you are at all times, will keep you safe.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    A stone was brought, and laid on the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that nothing might be changed concerning Daniel.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then a stone was brought and placed over the opening to the den. The king sealed it with his signet ring and with those of his nobles so that nothing could be changed with regard to Daniel.

Referenced Verses

  • Lam 3:53 : 53 They threw me alive into a pit and cast a stone upon me.
  • Matt 27:60-66 : 60 and placed it in his own new tomb, which he had cut in the rock. He rolled a large stone against the entrance of the tomb and went away. 61 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. 62 The next day, which followed the day of preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate. 63 They said, 'Sir, we remember that while He was still alive, that deceiver said, "After three days I will rise again."' 64 'So order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, or else His disciples may come and steal Him away, and tell the people, "He has been raised from the dead." This last deception would be worse than the first.' 65 Pilate said to them, 'You have a guard of soldiers; go and make the tomb as secure as you know how.' 66 So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.
  • Acts 12:4 : 4 After arresting him, he placed him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of soldiers, intending to bring him out to the people after the Passover.
  • Acts 16:23-24 : 23 After they had inflicted many blows on them, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. 24 Upon receiving this order, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Dan 6:4-16
    13 verses
    82%

    4 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to set him over the entire kingdom.

    5 At this, the administrators and satraps sought to find a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or fault because he was faithful. No negligence or corruption was found in him.

    6 Then these men said, 'We will not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless it is connected with the law of his God.'

    7 So the administrators and satraps went as a group to the king and said to him, 'King Darius, may you live forever!

    8 All the governors of the kingdom, the prefects, satraps, advisors, and officials have agreed to establish a royal decree and enforce an edict: Anyone who petitions any god or human besides you, O king, for thirty days shall be thrown into the lions' den.

    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.

    16 Then the men went as a group to the king and said, 'Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians, no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.'

  • Dan 6:18-28
    11 verses
    77%

    18 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and the rings of his nobles, so that nothing could be changed in regard to Daniel.

    19 Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night fasting. No diversions were brought to him, and he could not sleep.

    20 At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den.

    21 When he approached the den, he called out to Daniel with a distressed voice. The king said to Daniel, 'Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you continually serve, been able to rescue you from the lions?'

    22 Then Daniel spoke to the king, 'O king, may you live forever!

    23 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have committed no offense against you, O king.'

    24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. Before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

    25 Then King Darius wrote to all the nations, peoples, and languages who live throughout the earth: 'May your prosperity abound!

    26 I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will have no end.

    27 He rescues and delivers; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.'

    28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

  • Ezra 6:1
    71%

    1 Then King Darius issued a decree, and a search was made in the archives where treasures were stored in Babylon.

  • Dan 2:45
    71%

    45 This is because you saw a stone cut out from a mountain without human hands, and it crushed the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold. The great God has made known to the king what will happen in the future. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is trustworthy.

  • Dan 2:15-19
    5 verses
    70%

    15 He asked Arioch, the king’s officer, "Why is the king’s decree so urgent?" Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel.

    16 So Daniel went in and requested the king to give him time, so that he might reveal the interpretation to the king.

    17 Then Daniel went to his house and informed his companions Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah about the matter.

    18 He asked them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

    19 Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision during the night. And Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

  • Dan 5:6
    70%

    6 Then the king’s face turned pale, and his thoughts terrified him. His hips became weak, and his knees knocked together.

  • Dan 12:9
    70%

    9 He replied, "Go your way, Daniel, because the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end."

  • Dan 5:17
    69%

    17 Then Daniel answered the king, 'You may keep your gifts or give your rewards to someone else; nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.'

  • Dan 2:36
    69%

    36 This was the dream, and we will now tell the king its interpretation.

  • Dan 1:8
    69%

    8 But Daniel resolved in his heart not to defile himself with the royal food or wine. So he requested permission from the chief official not to defile himself.

  • Dan 6:1-2
    2 verses
    69%

    1 Darius the Mede received the kingdom at about sixty-two years of age.

    2 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom.

  • Dan 2:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12 Because of this, the king became angry and extremely furious, and he commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.

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

  • Dan 5:12-13
    2 verses
    69%

    12 Because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, intelligence, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems, this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, can solve these mysteries. Now summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation.

    13 So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, 'Are you Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah?'

  • Dan 2:26-27
    2 verses
    68%

    26 The king said to Daniel, who was also called Belteshazzar, "Are you able to make known to me the dream which I saw and its interpretation?"

    27 Daniel answered the king, saying, "The mystery which the king asks about cannot be revealed by wise men, enchanters, magicians, or diviners.

  • Dan 2:24
    68%

    24 Therefore, Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He went and said to him, "Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon; bring me before the king, and I will reveal the interpretation to the king."

  • Dan 4:24
    68%

    24 Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: Break off your sins by pursuing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be a lengthening of your prosperity.

  • Dan 3:28
    68%

    28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, defied the king’s command, and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

  • Dan 2:49
    68%

    49 At Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the affairs of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king's court.

  • Dan 1:18
    68%

    18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.

  • Dan 2:47
    68%

    47 The king spoke to Daniel, saying, "Truly, your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery."