Daniel 6:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this niel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then these men said, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{H116} said{H560} these{H479} men,{H1400} We shall not{H3809} find{H7912} any{H3606} occasion{H5931} against{H5922} this{H1836} Daniel,{H1841} except{H3861} we find{H7912} it against him concerning the law{H1882} of his God.{H426}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then{H116} said{H560}{(H8750)} these{H479} men{H1400}, We shall not{H3809} find{H7912}{(H8684)} any{H3606} occasion{H5931} against{H5922} this{H1836} Daniel{H1841}, except{H3861} we find{H7912}{(H8681)} it against him concerning the law{H1882} of his God{H426}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then sayde these men: we will get no quarell agaynst this Daniel, excepte it be in the lawe off his God.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then sayd these men, We shall not finde an occasion against this Daniel, except we finde it against him concerning the Law of his God.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then saide these men, We shall finde none occasion against this Daniel, except we finde it against him concerning the lawe of his God.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find [it] against him concerning the law of his God.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Then these men are saying, `We do not find against this Daniel any cause of complaint, except we have found `it' against him in the law of his God.'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then the chief rulers and the captains were looking for some cause for putting Daniel in the wrong in connection with the kingdom, but they were unable to put forward any wrongdoing or error against him; because he was true, and no error or wrong was to be seen in him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then these men said, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So these men concluded,“We won’t find any pretext against this man Daniel unless it is in connection with the law of his God.”

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 24:13-16 : 13 Nor can they prove to you the charges they are now bringing against me. 14 But I admit this to you: I worship the God of our ancestors according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in the Law and written in the Prophets. 15 I have the same hope in God as they do, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous. 16 In this, I strive to always keep my conscience clear before God and people.
  • Acts 24:20-21 : 20 Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin. 21 Unless it was for this one statement I made while standing among them: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am being judged before you today.'
  • 1 Sam 24:17 : 17 When David finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul asked, 'Is that your voice, my son David?' And Saul wept aloud.
  • Esth 3:8 : 8 Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered and separated among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws differ from those of every other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. Therefore, it is not beneficial for the king to tolerate them.
  • John 19:6-7 : 6 When the chief priests and the officers saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate responded, "Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no charge against him." 7 The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and according to the law he ought to die because he made himself the Son of God."

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Dan 6:1-4
    4 verses
    86%

    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.

    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.

  • Dan 6:11-17
    7 verses
    79%

    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.'

    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!'

  • Dan 6:6-9
    4 verses
    78%

    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.

  • Dan 1:19-20
    2 verses
    76%

    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 6:19-26
    8 verses
    75%

    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.

  • Dan 1:6
    72%

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

  • Dan 1:8-11
    4 verses
    72%

    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 6:28
    72%

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

  • Dan 3:16-18
    3 verses
    71%

    16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego replied to the king, 'Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you concerning this matter.

    17 If the God we serve exists, he is able to rescue us from the blazing fiery furnace and deliver us from your hand, O king.

    18 But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.'

  • Dan 2:16-18
    3 verses
    71%

    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.

  • Dan 2:12-13
    2 verses
    71%

    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 3:12
    71%

    12 But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego—whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon. These men do not pay attention to you, O king; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.

  • Dan 3:28-29
    2 verses
    71%

    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 5:11-13
    3 verses
    70%

    11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners.

    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 2:25
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    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."

  • Dan 5:17
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    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.'

  • Ezra 5:5
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    5 But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they were not stopped until a report could be sent to Darius, and they received his response regarding this matter.

  • Dan 2:49
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    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 2:27
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    27 Daniel answered the king, saying, "The mystery which the king asks about cannot be revealed by wise men, enchanters, magicians, or diviners.