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Daniel 6:18

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Daniel 6:18 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. No entertainment was brought before him, and sleep fled from him.

King James Version KJV

¶ Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

American Standard Version ASV

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then the king went to his great house, and took no food that night, and no ... were placed before him, and his sleep went from him.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then the king went back to his palace. He ate nothing at all that night and refused any kind of entertainment. He couldn't sleep a wink.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then the King went vnto his palace, and remained fasting, neither were the instruments of musike brought before him, and his sleepe went from him.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Then hath the king gone to his palace, and he hath passed the night fasting, and dahavan have not been brought up before him, and his sleep hath fled [from] off him.

World English Bible WEB

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting. No musical instruments were brought before him; and his sleep fled from him.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the king went away to his house and laid himself down without taking supper, and meat was not set before him, and even sleep departed from him.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the king returned to his palace. That night he refused to eat any food. He would not allow anyone to entertain him because he did not want to be happy, with the result that he would forget about me. And that night he was unable to sleep because he was worried about me.

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Daniel 6:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/הֵיתָ֨יִת֙ אֶ֣בֶן חֲדָ֔ה וְ/שֻׂמַ֖ת עַל פֻּ֣ם גֻּבָּ֑/א וְ/חַתְמַ֨/הּ מַלְכָּ֜/א בְּ/עִזְקְתֵ֗/הּ וּ/בְ/עִזְקָת֙ רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹ/הִי דִּ֛י לָא תִשְׁנֵ֥א צְב֖וּ בְּ/דָנִיֵּֽאל
וְ/הֵיתָ֨יִת֙ ʼâthâh H858 to come Adj | V-Hophal-Perf-3fs
אֶ֣בֶן ʼeben H69 stone Adj
חֲדָ֔ה chad H2298 one Adj
וְ/שֻׂמַ֖ת sûwm H7761 to set Adj | V-Q-Perf-3fs
עַל ʻal H5922 since Adj
פֻּ֣ם pum H6433 mouth Adj
גֻּבָּ֑/א gôb H1358 den Adj | Art
וְ/חַתְמַ֨/הּ chătham H2857 to seal Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
מַלְכָּ֜/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art
בְּ/עִזְקְתֵ֗/הּ ʻizqâʼ H5824 signet ring Adj | N-fs | Suff
וּ/בְ/עִזְקָת֙ ʻizqâʼ H5824 signet ring Adj | Prep | N-fs
רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹ/הִי rabrᵉbân H7261 noble Adj | Suff
דִּ֛י dîy H1768 that Adj
לָא lâʼ H3809 not Adj
תִשְׁנֵ֥א shᵉnâʼ H8133 to change Adj
צְב֖וּ tsᵉbûw H6640 thing Adj
בְּ/דָנִיֵּֽאל Dânîyêʼl H1841 Daniel Adj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 6:18

וְ/הֵיתָ֨יִת֙ ʼâthâh H858 "to come" Adj | V-Hophal-Perf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to arrive or come, and is used in phrases like 'maranatha', which means 'Lord, come'. It appears in the New Testament and is translated as 'come' or 'bring'.
Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (P'al) to come 1b) (Aphel) to bring 1c) (Hophal) to be brought 2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come" Aramaic of a.tah (אָתָה "to come" H0857)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (be-) come, bring. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 7:22.
אֶ֣בֶן ʼeben H69 "stone" Adj
The Hebrew word for stone, used to describe a rock or material for building and idol-making, found throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) stone 1a) a (the) stone 1b) stone, material of idols and buildings
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: stone. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 6:18.
חֲדָ֔ה chad H2298 "one" Adj
This word means one, first, or single, and is often used in the Bible to describe something unique. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers. It can also be used as an article, like a or an.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one 1b) a (indefinite article)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: a, first, one, together. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 7:16.
וְ/שֻׂמַ֖ת sûwm H7761 "to set" Adj | V-Q-Perf-3fs
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.
עַל ʻal H5922 "since" Adj
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.
פֻּ֣ם pum H6433 "mouth" Adj
In biblical Hebrew, this word means the mouth, referring to the physical mouth or speaking figuratively. It is related to the Aramaic word for lip and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: mouth Aramaic of peh (פֶּה ": lip" H6310)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: mouth. See also: Daniel 4:28; Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:20.
גֻּבָּ֑/א gôb H1358 "den" Adj | Art
A den or pit, often used to describe a hiding place or a trap for wild animals, this word is associated with lions and other fierce creatures. It appears in descriptions of the natural world and the habitats of wild beasts. The den is a place of refuge or danger.
Definition: pit, den (of lions)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: den. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:20; Daniel 6:25.
וְ/חַתְמַ֨/הּ chătham H2857 "to seal" Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
The Aramaic word for to seal is similar to the Hebrew word, both meaning to affix a seal or signet. It is used in the Bible to describe official or important documents.
Definition: (P'al) seal. Aramaic of cha.tam (חָתַם "to seal" H2856)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: seal. See also: Daniel 6:18.
מַלְכָּ֜/א 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.
בְּ/עִזְקְתֵ֗/הּ ʻizqâʼ H5824 "signet ring" Adj | N-fs | Suff
Izqa refers to a signet ring, which is a ring with an engraved seal or symbol. It was used to sign documents and authenticate identity, and is still used today as a symbol of authority and power. In biblical times, it was a valuable possession.
Definition: signet-ring
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: signet. See also: Daniel 6:18.
וּ/בְ/עִזְקָת֙ ʻizqâʼ H5824 "signet ring" Adj | Prep | N-fs
Izqa refers to a signet ring, which is a ring with an engraved seal or symbol. It was used to sign documents and authenticate identity, and is still used today as a symbol of authority and power. In biblical times, it was a valuable possession.
Definition: signet-ring
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: signet. See also: Daniel 6:18.
רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹ/הִי rabrᵉbân H7261 "noble" Adj | Suff
This word refers to a noble or high-ranking person, like a lord or prince, who has power and authority. It is used to describe important people in the Bible. The KJV Bible translates it as 'lord' or 'prince'.
Definition: lord, noble Aramaic of rav (רַב "chief" H7227B)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: lord, prince. See also: Daniel 4:33; Daniel 5:9; Daniel 6:18.
דִּ֛י 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.
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.
תִשְׁנֵ֥א shᵉnâʼ H8133 "to change" Adj
This Hebrew word means to change or alter something, like when God changes a person's heart. It appears in various forms, such as altering a plan or transforming a situation. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in circumstances or a shift in perspective.
Definition: 1) to change, be altered, be changed 1a) (P'al) to change, be changed 1b) (Pael) to change, transform, frustrate 1b1) different (participle) 1c) (Ithpael) to be changed 1d) (Aphel) to change, alter
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: alter, change, (be) diverse. See also: Ezra 6:11; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 7:28.
צְב֖וּ tsᵉbûw H6640 "thing" Adj
This word means a thing or matter, often referring to a purpose or determination, such as a desired outcome or decision. It is used in the Bible to describe a specific goal or intention.
Definition: 1) thing, anything, matter 1a) apparently thing desired 1b) as a matter of determination
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: purpose. See also: Daniel 6:18.
בְּ/דָנִיֵּֽאל Dânîyêʼl H1841 "Daniel" Adj | N-proper
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.

Study Notes — Daniel 6:18

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1 Esther 6:1 That night sleep escaped the king; so he ordered the Book of Records, the Chronicles, to be brought in and read to him.
2 Daniel 2:1 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him.
3 2 Samuel 12:16–17 David pleaded with God for the boy. He fasted and went into his house and spent the night lying in sackcloth on the ground. The elders of his household stood beside him to help him up from the ground, but he was unwilling and would not eat anything with them.
4 Psalms 77:4 You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak.
5 2 Samuel 19:24 Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely.
6 Psalms 137:2 There on the willows we hung our harps,
7 1 Kings 21:27 When Ahab heard these words, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He lay down in sackcloth and walked around meekly.
8 Job 21:12 singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute.
9 Revelation 18:22 And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again.
10 Ecclesiastes 2:8 and I accumulated for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered to myself male and female singers, and the delights of the sons of men—many concubines.

Daniel 6:18 Summary

This verse shows that the king was very worried about Daniel and couldn't sleep because he was thinking about him. He even fasted, which means he didn't eat, to show how serious he was about Daniel's situation. This teaches us that when we care about someone, we should be willing to go without things we enjoy, like food or entertainment, and instead focus on praying for them, as seen in Acts 13:2-3. The king's actions also remind us that when we're faced with difficult situations, we can turn to God and trust in His sovereignty, just like the king did, and just like David did in Psalm 23:4.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the king go to his palace and spend the night fasting?

The king was deeply concerned about Daniel's fate and was seeking God's mercy, as seen in his actions of fasting and refraining from entertainment, similar to how God's people would humble themselves in times of distress, as mentioned in Ezra 8:21-23 and Esther 4:16.

What does it mean that 'sleep fled from him'?

This phrase indicates that the king was so troubled and anxious about Daniel's situation that he could not sleep, much like how God's people would experience sleepless nights when faced with great distress, as described in Psalm 77:4 and Psalm 132:3-5.

How does the king's behavior reflect his character?

The king's actions show that he is a man of conscience and compassion, who is willing to humble himself and seek God's mercy, as seen in his fasting and his early morning visit to the den of lions, demonstrating a level of faith and trust in God, similar to what is described in Daniel 3:17-18 and Daniel 4:2-3.

What can we learn from the king's example in this verse?

We can learn the importance of humility, compassion, and seeking God's mercy in times of uncertainty, as the king's actions demonstrate a willingness to trust in God's sovereignty, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 11:33-36.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in God's sovereignty when faced with uncertainty or difficult circumstances?
  2. How can I, like the king, humble myself and seek God's mercy in times of distress?
  3. What are some things that keep me up at night, and how can I bring those concerns before God in prayer, like the king did for Daniel?
  4. In what ways can I show compassion and empathy towards others who are facing challenges or difficulties, just as the king showed concern for Daniel's well-being?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:18

Then the king went to his palace,.... After he had accompanied Daniel to the den, and he was cast into it, the stone was laid to the mouth of it, and that sealed; this was after sunset, for he had

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:18

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him. Neither were instruments of music brought before him.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 6:18

Passed the night fasting; yea, and without instruments of music and sleep. The king was in perplexity, he was under great conviction that he had done very dishonourably and cruelly, by hearkening to the counsel of his wicked courtiers; he should have rescinded his rash decree, and rated them for their barbarity against Daniel, and have overruled them, and let him out; he is convinced of all this, and grieves for it, but to little purpose. Many are displeased with themselves for their vices, yet are drawn away with them; and, upon a point of honour, or other carnal ground, never come to true repentance, which consists in a change of heart and life. Herod was like troubled for John Baptist, but for all that, for his oath’ s sake to a wanton wretch, and for the company’ s sake, he sent and beheaded him, .

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:18

Daniel 6:18 Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.Ver. 18. Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting.] As good reason he had, for the love and loss of such a counsellor, whom he had unwittingly betrayed, but wittingly condemned, and now he is self-condemned for so doing. His conscience was perplexed for his injustice, so that he careth neither for food nor music.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 6:18

(18) Instruments of musick.—A word of very doubtful meaning. The root whence it is derived means to rejoice, but what is signified cannot be exactly ascertained.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:18

Verse 18. Passed the night fasting] He neither ate nor drank, had no music to solace, nor sweet odours burnt or brought before him, and he passed the night without sleep. All this points out his great sincerity; and when it is considered that Darius could not be less than sixty-two or sixty-three years of age at this time, it shows more fully the depth of his concern.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:18

18. instruments of musick] The meaning of the word thus rendered is unknown. The root in Aram. and Heb. means to thrust, overthrow (Psalms 36:12; Psalms 118:13). In Arab. it means further to spread, spread out, and is also used specially in the sense compressit feminam. The ancient translators and commentators conjectured a meaning suited to the context. Theod. (ἐδέσματα), Pesh., Jerome (cibi), render food; Rashi (12 cent.), a table (cf. A.V. marg.); Ibn Ezra, stringed instruments (supposing, improbably, to thrust to be used in the sense of to strike); Saad. (10 cent.), dancing-girls; many moderns (from the Arab. meaning of the root, mentioned above), concubines. But it is very doubtful whether it is legitimate to explain an Aram. word from a sense peculiar to Arabic, and there, moreover, only secondary and derived. By assuming a very small corruption in the text (γηεο for μηπο), we should, however, obtain the ordinary Aram. word for concubines (Daniel 5:2-3; Daniel 5:23): so Marti, Prince. But whatever the true meaning, or reading, of the word may be, the general sense of the verse remains the same: the king did not indulge in his usual diversions. fled (R.V.) from him] lit. fled upon him: in accordance with the idiom explained on Daniel 2:1. For ‘fled’ cf. Genesis 31:40; Esther 6:1.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:18

Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting - Daniel was probably cast into the den soon after the going down of the sun, Daniel 6:14.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:18

18. The great king spends a sleepless night in repentance for his hasty act. The “fasting,” which was a sign of sorrow and fear, would naturally be accompanied by prayers and probably sacrifices.

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