Daniel 6:14
Daniel 6:14 in Multiple Translations
As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to rescue him.
When this thing came to the king's ears, it was very evil to him, and his heart was fixed on keeping Daniel safe, and till the going down of the sun he was doing everything in his power to get him free.
When the king heard this, he was very upset and tried to think of how to save Daniel. He worked hard until sundown trying to rescue him.
When the King heard these wordes, hee was sore displeased with himselfe, and set his heart on Daniel, to deliuer him: and he laboured till the sunne went downe, to deliuer him.
Then the king, when he hath heard the matter, is greatly displeased at himself, and on Daniel he hath set the heart to deliver him, and till the going up of the sun he was arranging to deliver him.
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored until the going down of the sun to rescue him.
Then the king, when he heard these words, was much displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he labored till the setting of the sun to deliver him.
Now when the king had heard these words, he was very much grieved, and in behalf of Daniel he set his heart to deliver him and even till sunset he laboured to save him.
When the king heard that, he was very distressed. He tried to find a way to save me. All the rest of that day he tried to think of a way to rescue me.
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Daniel 6:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בֵּ֠/אדַיִן
עֲנ֣וֹ
וְ/אָמְרִין֮
קֳדָ֣ם
מַלְכָּ/א֒
דִּ֣י
דָנִיֵּ֡אל
דִּי֩
מִן
בְּנֵ֨י
גָלוּתָ֜/א
דִּ֣י
יְה֗וּד
לָא
שָׂ֨ם
עלי/ך
עֲלָ֤/ךְ
מַלְכָּ/א֙
טְעֵ֔ם
וְ/עַל
אֱסָרָ֖/א
דִּ֣י
רְשַׁ֑מְתָּ
וְ/זִמְנִ֤ין
תְּלָתָה֙
בְּ/יוֹמָ֔/א
בָּעֵ֖א
בָּעוּתֵֽ/הּ
בֵּ֠/אדַיִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
עֲנ֣וֹ
ʻănâh
H6032
to answer
Adj
וְ/אָמְרִין֮
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj | V-Qal
קֳדָ֣ם
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj
מַלְכָּ/א֒
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
דָנִיֵּ֡אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj
דִּי֩
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1123
son
Adj
גָלוּתָ֜/א
gâlûwth
H1547
captivity
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
יְה֗וּד
Yᵉhûwd
H3061
Judah
Adj
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
not
Adj
שָׂ֨ם
sûwm
H7761
to set
Adj
עלי/ך
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj | Suff
עֲלָ֤/ךְ
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj | Suff
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
command
Adj
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj | Prep
אֱסָרָ֖/א
ʼĕçâr
H633
injunction
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
רְשַׁ֑מְתָּ
rᵉsham
H7560
to sign
Adj
וְ/זִמְנִ֤ין
zᵉmân
H2166
time
Adj | N-mp
תְּלָתָה֙
tᵉlâth
H8532
three
Adj
בְּ/יוֹמָ֔/א
yôwm
H3118
day
Adj | N-ms | Art
בָּעֵ֖א
bᵉʻâʼ
H1156
to ask
Adj
בָּעוּתֵֽ/הּ
bâʻûw
H1159
petition
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 6:14
בֵּ֠/אדַיִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
עֲנ֣וֹ
ʻănâh
H6032
"to answer"
Adj
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.
וְ/אָמְרִין֮
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.
קֳדָ֣ם
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
מַלְכָּ/א֒
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
דָנִיֵּ֡אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
דִּי֩
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
מִן
min
H4481
"from"
Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1123
"son"
Adj
This word means a child or son, and is used to describe family relationships in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including 'son' and 'young one', and is an important concept in biblical family structures. The word is used to show lineage and heritage.
Definition: son, child Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: child, son, young. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 2:38; Daniel 6:25.
גָלוּתָ֜/א
gâlûwth
H1547
"captivity"
Adj | Art
Similar to H1546, this word means captivity or exile, describing a state of being held prisoner or forced to leave one's home. It appears in the Aramaic sections of the Bible, like Daniel.
Definition: exile Aramaic of ga.lut (גָּלוּת "captivity" H1546)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: captivity. See also: Ezra 6:16; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 6:14.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
יְה֗וּד
Yᵉhûwd
H3061
"Judah"
Adj
Judah refers to the son of Israel and Leah, and the tribe that descended from him. He is mentioned in Genesis 29:35 and is the brother of Reuben and Simeon. The term also refers to the region of Judaea.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559); father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I) Aramaic of ye.hu.dah (יְהוּדָה "Judah" H3063) Judah-the territory of the tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jewry, Judah, Judea. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:25; Daniel 6:14.
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
"not"
Adj
Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.
Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.
שָׂ֨ם
sûwm
H7761
"to set"
Adj
This word is similar to H7760, but is more focused on setting or appointing someone or something to a specific role or task. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's commands and appointments.
Definition: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:27.
עלי/ך
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj | Suff
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
עֲלָ֤/ךְ
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj | Suff
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
"command"
Adj
This word is about having a command or report, and can also mean a taste or flavor. In the Bible, it can refer to a decree or wisdom, like in the book of Proverbs. It is about perceiving or understanding something.
Definition: 1) report, taste 1a) taste 1b) report
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 6:27.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj | Prep
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
אֱסָרָ֖/א
ʼĕçâr
H633
"injunction"
Adj | Art
This word refers to an interdict or decree, like a restriction or command. It is often translated as decree in the KJV Bible, and is related to the Aramaic word for injunction.
Definition: interdict, decree, decree of restriction Aramaic of e.sar (אִסָּר "injunction" H0632)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: decree. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:13; Daniel 6:16.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
רְשַׁ֑מְתָּ
rᵉsham
H7560
"to sign"
Adj
To sign or write something is what this Hebrew word means. In Job 31:35, Job wishes that his accuser would sign and write down the charges against him.
Definition: 1) to inscribe, sign 1a) (P'al) to inscribe, sign 1b) (P'al) 1b1) to be inscribed, be written 1b2) to be signed
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: sign, write. See also: Daniel 5:24; Daniel 6:10; Daniel 6:14.
וְ/זִמְנִ֤ין
zᵉmân
H2166
"time"
Adj | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a set time or season, like a scheduled event. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, referring to appointed times for festivals or ceremonies. This concept is key to understanding biblical timing.
Definition: a set time, time, season Aramaic of ze.man (זְמָ֑ן "time" H2165)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: season, time. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 4:33; Daniel 7:25.
תְּלָתָה֙
tᵉlâth
H8532
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'three' or 'third', used to count or describe order. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Leviticus, to describe quantities or sequences. It's a basic number in the Hebrew language.
Definition: 1) three 1a) three (cardinal number) 1b) third (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: third, three. See also: Ezra 6:4; Daniel 6:11; Daniel 7:24.
בְּ/יוֹמָ֔/א
yôwm
H3118
"day"
Adj | N-ms | Art
The word 'yom' is used in the Bible to refer to a 24-hour period, and when modified by a number, it always refers to a specific day. For example, 'three days' or 'forty days' would be translated using the word 'yom'. This word is an important part of the Bible's system of timekeeping.
Definition: 1) day 2) day always refers to a twenty-four hour period when the word is modified by a definite or cardinal number
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: day (by day), time. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:22.
בָּעֵ֖א
bᵉʻâʼ
H1156
"to ask"
Adj
This verb means to ask or seek something, often used in the context of prayer or requesting something from God. It can also mean to desire or make a petition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to ask, seek, request, desire, pray, make petition 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to ask, request 1a2) to seek (for favour)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: ask, desire, make (petition), pray, request, seek. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 6:5; Daniel 7:16.
בָּעוּתֵֽ/הּ
bâʻûw
H1159
"petition"
Adj | Suff
A petition or request, often in the form of a prayer, like the prayers of the Jewish people in the Bible. It is a way of asking for something from God or a higher authority. The KJV translates it as 'petition'.
Definition: 1) petition, request 2) prayer (always in Jewish liturgy)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: petition. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:14.
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Context — Daniel in the Lions’ Den
12So they approached the king and asked about his royal decree: “Did you not sign a decree that for thirty days any man who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions?” The king replied, “According to the law of the Medes and Persians the order stands, and it cannot be repealed.”
13Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.”
14As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.
15Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” 16So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark 6:26 | The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her. |
| 2 | Matthew 27:17–24 | So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.” But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death. “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied. “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood, ” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 3:28–29 | Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. May it whirl over the heads of Joab and the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” |
| 4 | Luke 23:13–21 | Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined Him here in your presence and found Him not guilty of your charges against Him. Neither has Herod, for he sent Him back to us. As you can see, He has done nothing deserving of death. Therefore I will punish Him and release Him.” But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” (Barabbas had been imprisoned for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.) Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” |
| 5 | Daniel 3:13 | Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, |
| 6 | John 19:7–12 | “We have a law,” answered the Jews, “and according to that law He must die, because He declared Himself to be the Son of God.” When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid, and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer. So Pilate said to Him, “Do You refuse to speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You and authority to crucify You?” Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” |
Daniel 6:14 Summary
[The king was very upset when he heard that Daniel would be thrown into the den of lions, and he tried to find a way to save him. This shows that the king valued Daniel's life and wanted to do what was right, even if it meant going against the law. The king's actions are a reminder that we should always try to do what is right, even when it is difficult, as seen in Micah 6:8 and Proverbs 21:3. By trying to rescue Daniel, the king demonstrated the importance of compassion and kindness towards others.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the king deeply distressed when he heard about Daniel's actions?
The king was deeply distressed because he had grown to respect and appreciate Daniel, and he knew that throwing him into the den of lions would be a terrible fate, as seen in Daniel 6:14, and he may have also been aware of Daniel's faith in the one true God, as mentioned in Daniel 6:16
What does it mean that the king 'labored until sundown to rescue him'?
This phrase indicates that the king worked tirelessly to find a way to save Daniel from the den of lions, but was ultimately unable to do so due to the law of the Medes and Persians, as stated in Esther 1:19 and Daniel 6:12
How does the king's actions in this verse reflect his character?
The king's distress and efforts to rescue Daniel show that he is a complex character with a sense of justice and compassion, as also seen in his words to Daniel in Daniel 6:16, where he expresses his hope that Daniel's God will deliver him
What can we learn from the king's inability to rescue Daniel?
We can learn that even those in positions of power are not always able to change the course of events, and that sometimes, God's plans are fulfilled despite human efforts, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:18-36 and Genesis 50:20
Reflection Questions
- What would you do if you were in the king's position, and how would you balance your desire to do what is right with the need to follow the law?
- How does the king's distress over Daniel's situation reflect the value of having people in our lives who care about us and want to help us?
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of perseverance and doing what is right, even in the face of difficult circumstances?
- How can we apply the king's example of trying to rescue Daniel to our own relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:14
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself,.... Or "at it" (e); or "with him"; with Daniel, not so much for what he had done, but that he had not done it with more
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:14
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 6:14
He was not wroth with Daniel, as Nebuchadnezzar upon the accusation against the three young men, , but he was angry with himself, that he should be so moved by his courtiers, against an innocent person of so much honour and honesty. This made him labour to save Daniel till sun-set. Sometimes blaming his own inadvertency and levity in so rash and sinful a decree. Sometimes considering the great reverence of so holy a man. Then the cruelty and craft in laying snares by laws made on purpose, against the best people in his court and kingdom. Then withal how hard it was to break or elude a law that was by custom unalterable, and how unsafe to reject his princes when they pleaded for the king and his laws.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:14
Daniel 6:14 Then the king, when he heard [these] words, was sore displeased with himself, and set [his] heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.Ver. 14. Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself.] As good reason he had; but Sero inquit Nero. Now he found himself circumvented by his wily flatterers; but why was he such an Epimetheus or after wise? And set his heart on Daniel.] But all too late. Leo casibus irretitus dixit, Si praescivissem. The fool’ s ‘ Had-I-wist’ should be carefully prevented. To disavow the willing of Daniel’ s death, and to lay the blame upon his counsellors, is a poor shift of a weak prince. And laboured till the going down of the sun.] Alleging reasons for Daniel’ s deliverance; as that he was a loyal subject, an excellent ruler; that the decree was fraudulently wrung from the king, upon pretence of finding out false hearted subjects; that it was maliciously wrested to the ruin of a fight patriot, &c. But no reason will rule unreasonable and absurd men (Aôïðïé), as they are called, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, men that have no topics, nor will hear of any, as the word there signifieth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:14
Verse 14. The king - was sore displeased with himself] And well he might, when through his excessive folly he passed a law that, for its ostensible object, would have been a disgrace almost to an idiot. And set his heart on Daniel] He strove by every means to get the law annulled. He had no doubt spoken to several of his lords in private, and had gone from one to another till the going down of the sun.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:14
14. was sore displeased with himself] was sore displeased (R.V.): ‘with himself’ is incorrect. The expression is the Aram. equivalent of the Heb. phrase found in Jonah 4:1; Nehemiah 2:10; Nehemiah 13:8. laboured] rather, continued striving; Theod. ἡγωνίσατο, Pesh. ξϊλϊωδεΰ. The idea expressed by the word is that of struggling. to deliver him (second time)] to rescue him (R.V.: so Daniel 6:27 A.V.); a different word from the one rendered ‘deliver’ just before.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:14
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself - That is, for having consented to such a decree without deliberation, or with so much haste - or for having consented to it at all.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:14
14. It has been suggested that a counter edict condemning the executioners of the former edict to a similar punishment with Daniel might have saved the king’s honor.
Sermons on Daniel 6:14
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In Labors More Abundant by Stanley H. Frodsham | Stanley H. Frodsham shares the remarkable life of Smith Wigglesworth, a man who labored abundantly in faith, witnessing countless miracles and experiencing God's power in various n |
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Before Pilate by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the profound lessons from the interaction between Jesus and Pilate, highlighting the nature of Christ's kingdom, the importance of truth, and the concept |
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Christ's Trial Before Pilate by C.I. Scofield | C.I. Scofield delves into the profound analysis of the interactions between Jesus, Pilate, and Barabbas, emphasizing the foundational doctrine of redemption through vicarious sacri |
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Luke 23:13 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the concept of the 'Death March' in relation to humanity's struggles and Christ's sacrifice. He highlights the plight of the four lepers and Esther's courageo |
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Matthew 22:41 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith explores the profound question posed by Jesus, 'What think ye of Christ?' He emphasizes the significance of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, challenging the misconc |
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The Claim of Christ by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas delves into the multifaceted claims of Jesus Christ, highlighting His self-proclaimed roles as the Messiah of the Jews, the Redeemer of Mankind, the Master of |