Daniel 6:23

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take niel up out of the den. So niel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then the king was exceedingly 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 harm was found upon him because he believed in his God.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{H116} was the king{H4430} exceeding{H7690} glad,{H2868} and commanded{H560} that they should take{H5267} Daniel{H1841} up{H5267} out of{H4481} the den.{H1358} So Daniel{H1841} was taken up{H5267} out of{H4481} the den,{H1358} and no{H3809} manner{H3606} of{H4481} hurt{H2257} was found{H7912} upon him, because he had trusted{H540} in his God.{H426}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{H116} was the king{H4430} exceeding{H7690} glad{H2868}{(H8754)} for him{H5922}, and commanded{H560}{(H8754)} that they should take{H5267} Daniel{H1841} up{H5267}{(H8682)} out of{H4481} the den{H1358}. So Daniel{H1841} was taken up{H5267}{(H8717)} out of{H4481} the den{H1358}, and no{H3809} manner{H3606} of hurt{H2257} was found{H7912}{(H8728)} upon him, because he believed{H540}{(H8684)} in his God{H426}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then was the kynge exceadinge glad, ad commaunded to take Daniel out off the denne. So Daniel was brought out of the dene, and no maner of hurte was founde vpo him For he put his trust in his God.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then was the King exceeding glad for him, and commaunded that they should take Daniel out of the denne: so Daniel was brought out of the denne, and no maner of hurt was found vpon him, because he beleeued in his God.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then was the king exceeding glad for him, & commaunded to take Daniel out of the denne: So Daniel was brought out of ye denne, & no maner of hurt was founde vpon him, for he put his trust in his God.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then was the king exceeding glad, 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 on him, because he had trusted in his God.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Then was the king very glad for him, and he hath commanded Daniel to be taken up out of the den, and Daniel hath been taken up out of the den, and no injury hath been found in him, because he hath believed in his God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then was the king exceeding glad, 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 had trusted in his God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then was the king exceeding glad, 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 had trusted in his God.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    My God has sent his angel to keep the lions' mouths shut, and they have done me no damage: because I was seen to be without sin before him; and further, before you, O King, I have done no wrong.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Then the king was delighted and gave an order to haul Daniel up from the den. So Daniel was hauled up out of the den. He had no injury of any kind, because he had trusted in his God.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 5:20 : 20 They were helped against them, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them because they cried out to God during the battle, and He answered their prayers since they trusted in Him.
  • Isa 26:3 : 3 You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is steadfast, because it trusts in You.
  • Dan 3:25 : 25 He exclaimed, 'Look! I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!'
  • Dan 3:27-28 : 27 The satraps, prefects, governors, and the king’s officials gathered around and saw that the fire had had no effect on the bodies of these men. Their hair was not singed, their clothes were not burned, and there was no smell of fire on them. 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.
  • 2 Chr 20:20 : 20 Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, 'Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful.'
  • Ps 118:8-9 : 8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.
  • Ps 146:3-6 : 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in a mortal man in whom there is no salvation. 4 When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. 5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God. 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains faithful forever.
  • Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
  • Ps 37:40 : 40 The LORD helps and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them because they take refuge in Him.
  • 2 Chr 2:11-12 : 11 Hiram said, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, endowed with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself." 12 Now I have sent you a skilled and insightful craftsman, Huram-Abi.
  • Exod 18:9 : 9 Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, delivering them from the hand of the Egyptians.
  • 1 Kgs 5:7 : 7 These officers provided food for King Solomon and all who came to his table, each during his assigned month, without fail.
  • Dan 6:14 : 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.'
  • Dan 6:18 : 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.
  • Mark 9:23 : 23 Jesus said to him, 'If you can? Everything is possible for the one who believes.
  • Heb 11:33 : 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Dan 6:16-22
    7 verses
    86%

    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.'

    17 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!'

    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!

  • Dan 6:24-28
    5 verses
    80%

    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.

  • Dan 3:24-29
    6 verses
    75%

    24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; he stood up in alarm and said to his counselors, 'Did we not throw three men, bound, into the fire?' They answered the king, 'Certainly, O king.'

    25 He exclaimed, 'Look! I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!'

    26 Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!' So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came out of the fire.

    27 The satraps, prefects, governors, and the king’s officials gathered around and saw that the fire had had no effect on the bodies of these men. Their hair was not singed, their clothes were not burned, and there was no smell of fire on them.

    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.

    29 Therefore I issue a decree that any people, nation, or language that speaks against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble, for no other god can save in this way.'

  • Dan 6:2-7
    6 verses
    75%

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

    3 Over these, he placed three administrators, including Daniel, who was one of them. The satraps were to give an account to them, so the king would not suffer any loss.

    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!

  • Dan 6:10-14
    5 verses
    74%

    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.'

  • Dan 1:8-11
    4 verses
    74%

    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.

    9 God caused the chief official to show favor and compassion toward Daniel.

    10 But the chief official said to Daniel, 'I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other youths your age? You would endanger my life before the king.'

    11 Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

  • Dan 1:19
    73%

    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.

  • Dan 5:12-13
    2 verses
    73%

    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 2:17-20
    4 verses
    72%

    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.

    20 Daniel answered and said, "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might belong to Him.

  • Dan 2:24-26
    3 verses
    72%

    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."

    25 Then Arioch hurriedly brought Daniel before the king and said to him, "I have found a man from among the exiles of Judah who will reveal the interpretation to the king."

    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?"

  • Dan 2:46-49
    4 verses
    70%

    46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be presented to him.

    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."

    48 Then the king made Daniel great, gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief over all the wise men of Babylon.

    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 4:19
    69%

    19 you, O king, are that tree! You have grown great and strong. Your greatness has grown and reaches to the heavens, and your rule extends to the ends of the earth.

  • Dan 4:8
    69%

    8 The tree grew large and strong, its top reached the heavens, and it was visible to the ends of the earth.

  • Dan 1:6
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    6 Among them were some from the sons of Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.