Daniel 6:8

Daniel 6:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”

King James Version KJV

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

American Standard Version ASV

Now, O king, establish the interdict, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now, O King, put the order in force, signing the writing so that it may not be changed, like the law of the Medes and Persians which may not come to an end.

Free Bible Version FBV

Now, Your Majesty, if you will sign the decree and have it issued so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and the Persians that cannot be revoked.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Nowe, O King, confirme the decree, and seale the writing, that it be not changed according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Now, O king, thou dost establish the interdict, and sign the writing, that it is not to be changed, as a law of Media and Persia, that doth not pass away.'

World English Bible WEB

Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, that it not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which doesn’t alter.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it may not be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Now, therefore, O king, confirm the sentence, and sign the decree: that what is decreed by the Medes and Persians may not be altered, nor any man be allowed to transgress it.

Translation for Translators T4T

And because laws made by our governments of Media and Persia cannot be changed, we want you, the head of our government, to sign it.”

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Daniel 6:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ כֹּ֣ל סָרְכֵ֣י מַלְכוּתָ֗/א סִגְנַיָּ֤/א וַֽ/אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ/א֙ הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣/א וּ/פַחֲוָתָ֔/א לְ/קַיָּמָ֤ה קְיָם֙ מַלְכָּ֔/א וּ/לְ/תַקָּפָ֖ה אֱסָ֑ר דִּ֣י כָל דִּֽי יִבְעֵ֣ה בָ֠עוּ מִן כָּל אֱלָ֨הּ וֶֽ/אֱנָ֜שׁ עַד יוֹמִ֣ין תְּלָתִ֗ין לָהֵן֙ מִנָּ֣/ךְ מַלְכָּ֔/א יִתְרְמֵ֕א לְ/גֹ֖ב אַרְיָוָתָֽ/א

אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ yᵉʻaṭ H3272 to counsel Adj

כֹּ֣ל kôl H3606 all Adj

סָרְכֵ֣י çârêk H5632 chief Adj

מַלְכוּתָ֗/א malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | Art

סִגְנַיָּ֤/א çᵉgan H5460 prefect Adj | Art

וַֽ/אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ/א֙ ʼăchashdarpan H324 satrap Adj | N-mp | Art

הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣/א haddâbâr H1907 counselor Adj | Art

וּ/פַחֲוָתָ֔/א pechâh H6347 governor Adj | N-mp | Art

לְ/קַיָּמָ֤ה qûwm H6966 to stand Adj | V-Piel-Inf-a

קְיָם֙ qᵉyâm H7010 statute Adj

מַלְכָּ֔/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art

וּ/לְ/תַקָּפָ֖ה tᵉqêph H8631 to grow strong Adj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

אֱסָ֑ר ʼĕçâr H633 injunction Adj

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

כָל kôl H3606 all Adj

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

יִבְעֵ֣ה bᵉʻâʼ H1156 to ask Adj

בָ֠עוּ bâʻûw H1159 petition Adj

מִן min H4481 from Adj

כָּל kôl H3606 all Adj

אֱלָ֨הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj

וֶֽ/אֱנָ֜שׁ ʼĕnâsh H606 man Adj | N-ms

עַד ʻad H5705 till Adj

יוֹמִ֣ין yôwm H3118 day Adj

תְּלָתִ֗ין tᵉlâthîyn H8533 thirty Adj

לָהֵן֙ lâhên H3861 except Adj

מִנָּ֣/ךְ min H4481 from Adj | Suff

מַלְכָּ֔/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art

יִתְרְמֵ֕א rᵉmâh H7412 to cast Adj

לְ/גֹ֖ב gôb H1358 den Adj | N-ms

אַרְיָוָתָֽ/א ʼaryêh H744 lion Adj | Art

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 6:8

אִתְיָעַ֜טוּ yᵉʻaṭ H3272 "to counsel" Adj

This word means to counsel or consult, and a counsellor is someone who gives advice or guidance. It is related to the verb to advise, and is often translated as counsellor in the KJV Bible.

Definition: (Ithpael) to advise, counsel, take counsel Aramaic of ya.ats (יָעַץ "to advise" H3289)

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: counsellor, consult together. See also: Ezra 7:14; Ezra 7:15; Daniel 6:8.

כֹּ֣ל kôl H3606 "all" Adj

The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.

Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.

סָרְכֵ֣י çârêk H5632 "chief" Adj

A chief or president was a high-ranking leader, often in charge of a group of people. This word is used in the Bible to describe important leaders, such as those in the book of Daniel. The chief of a group was responsible for making important decisions.

Definition: chief, overseer

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: president. See also: Daniel 6:3; Daniel 6:5; Daniel 6:8.

מַלְכוּתָ֗/א malkûw H4437 "kingdom" Adj | Art

A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.

Definition: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, kingly, realm, reign. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 7:27.

סִגְנַיָּ֤/א çᵉgan H5460 "prefect" Adj | Art

A prefect is a high-ranking official who governs a province, like a governor. In the Bible, this word is used to describe powerful leaders in the book of Daniel. They were in charge of collecting taxes and enforcing laws.

Definition: prefect, governor Aramaic of sa.gan (סָגָן "ruler" H5461)

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: governor. See also: Daniel 2:48; Daniel 3:3; Daniel 6:8.

וַֽ/אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ/א֙ ʼăchashdarpan H324 "satrap" Adj | N-mp | Art

A satrap, or high-ranking governor, in the Persian Empire, similar to a modern-day prince or official.

Definition: satrap, a governor of a Persian province Aramaic of a.chash.dar.pan (אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן "satrap" H0323)

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: prince. See also: Daniel 3:2; Daniel 6:3; Daniel 6:8.

הַדָּֽבְרַיָּ֣/א haddâbâr H1907 "counselor" Adj | Art

A counselor or minister, this word refers to a high-ranking official who advises a leader, similar to a vizier. It's used in the Bible to describe important advisors.

Definition: counsellor, minister

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: counsellor. See also: Daniel 3:24; Daniel 4:33; Daniel 6:8.

וּ/פַחֲוָתָ֔/א pechâh H6347 "governor" Adj | N-mp | Art

A governor or prefect is a high-ranking official who oversees a city or small district, as seen in the book of Ezra and Nehemiah. This person has authority and decision-making power. The term is also used in Daniel.

Definition: governor Aramaic of pe.chah (פֶּחָה "governor" H6346)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: captain, governor. See also: Ezra 5:3; Ezra 6:13; Daniel 6:8.

לְ/קַיָּמָ֤ה qûwm H6966 "to stand" Adj | V-Piel-Inf-a

Qum means to establish or confirm something, like setting up a new system or lifting someone up to a position of power, as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.

Definition: : establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix 1) to arise, stand 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to arise from 1a2) to come on the scene (fig) 1a3) to arise (out of inaction) 1a4) to stand 1a5) to endure 1b) (Pael) to set up, establish 1c) (Aphel) 1c1) to set up 1c2) to lift up 1c3) to establish 1c4) to appoint 1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: appoint, establish, make, raise up self, (a-) rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up). See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:14; Daniel 7:24.

קְיָם֙ qᵉyâm H7010 "statute" Adj

In the Bible, this word refers to a law or decree made by a king or ruler. In the book of Daniel, it describes the decrees made by King Darius and King Cyrus, which had a big impact on the Jewish people. These statutes were meant to be followed by everyone in the kingdom.

Definition: decree, statute

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: decree, statute. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:16.

מַלְכָּ֔/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.

וּ/לְ/תַקָּפָ֖ה tᵉqêph H8631 "to grow strong" Adj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a

This word means to become strong or stubborn. It can describe someone growing in physical or emotional strength, but also becoming hardened or arrogant. It's used in various contexts, including descriptions of God's power and human relationships.

Definition: 1) to grow strong, be hardened 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to grow strong, be hardened 1a2) to grow arrogant (fig) 1b) (Pael) to make strong, make firm, make stringent

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: make firm, harden, be(-come) strong. See also: Daniel 4:8; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:8.

אֱסָ֑ר ʼĕçâr H633 "injunction" Adj

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.

כָל kôl H3606 "all" Adj

Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

דִּֽי dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

יִבְעֵ֣ה 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.

בָ֠עוּ bâʻûw H1159 "petition" Adj

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.

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.

כָּל kôl H3606 "all" Adj

Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

אֱלָ֨הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj

This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.

Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.

וֶֽ/אֱנָ֜שׁ ʼĕnâsh H606 "man" Adj | N-ms

A human being or mankind, used to describe people in general, as seen in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 52. This word refers to humans as individuals or collectively.

Definition: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective) Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: man, [phrase] whosoever. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:13.

עַד ʻad H5705 "till" Adj

This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.

Definition: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] and, at, for, (hither-) to, on till, (un-) to, until, within. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:28.

יוֹמִ֣ין yôwm H3118 "day" Adj

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.

תְּלָתִ֗ין tᵉlâthîyn H8533 "thirty" Adj

In Hebrew, this word means 'thirty', like thirty days or thirty years. It's used in books like Genesis and Numbers to describe time periods or quantities. It's also related to the Aramaic language, used in some biblical texts.

Definition: thirty Aramaic of she.lo.shim (שְׁלֹשִׁים "thirty" H7970)

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: thirty. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:13.

לָהֵן֙ lâhên H3861 "except" Adj

This Hebrew word has two main meanings: therefore, and except or but. It's used to show a conclusion or an exception to a rule, and helps clarify relationships between ideas in the Bible.

Definition: 1) therefore 2) except, but 2a) except (with negative) 2b) however, but

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: but, except, save, therefore, wherefore. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 4:24; Daniel 6:13.

מִנָּ֣/ךְ min H4481 "from" Adj | Suff

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.

מַלְכָּ֔/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.

יִתְרְמֵ֕א rᵉmâh H7412 "to cast" Adj

To throw or cast something, like an object or a tribute, and to set or assess something. The word is used in the Bible to describe physical actions. It is translated as cast or impose in the KJV.

Definition: 1) to cast, throw 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to cast 1a2) to throw 1a2a) of tribute (fig) 1b) (Peil) 1b1) to be cast 1b2) to be placed, be set 1c) (Ithp'el) to be cast

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: cast (down), impose. See also: Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:9.

לְ/גֹ֖ב gôb H1358 "den" Adj | N-ms

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.

אַרְיָוָתָֽ/א ʼaryêh H744 "lion" Adj | Art

This word simply means a lion, a fierce and powerful animal, and is used in the Bible to describe both real lions and symbolic ones, like in Proverbs 30:30.

Definition: lion Aramaic of ar.yeh (אַרְיֵה "lion" H0738B)

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: lion. See also: Daniel 6:8; Daniel 6:21; Daniel 7:4.

Study Notes — Daniel 6:8

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Context — The Plot against Daniel

6So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever! 7All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions.

8Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”

9Therefore King Darius signed the written decree. 10Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Daniel 6:15	Then 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.”
2	Esther 1:19	So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti shall never again enter the presence of King Xerxes, and that her royal position shall be given to a woman better than she.
3	Daniel 6:12	So 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.”
4	Isaiah 10:1	Woe to those who enact unjust statutes and issue oppressive decrees,
5	Esther 8:10	Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares.
6	Esther 3:12	On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring.
7	Esther 8:8	Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.”
8	Esther 8:3	And once again, Esther addressed the king. She fell at his feet weeping and begged him to revoke the evil scheme of Haman the Agagite, which he had devised against the Jews.
9	Matthew 24:35	Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Daniel 6:8 Summary

[This verse shows how the king's advisors tricked him into making a law that would put Daniel in a difficult position, but it ultimately led to Daniel's courageous stand for his faith. The law of the Medes and Persians made it impossible for the king to change his mind, as seen in Esther 1:19. Daniel's faithfulness is an example to us, as seen in Hebrews 11:33-34, where we are encouraged to trust in God's power and sovereignty. By trusting in God, we can face challenges with courage and confidence, just like Daniel.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the law of the Medes and Persians mentioned in Daniel 6:8?

The law of the Medes and Persians refers to the custom of the Medo-Persian Empire, where a law once signed by the king could not be repealed, as seen in Daniel 6:8 and also in Esther 1:19 and Esther 8:8, which highlights the permanence of the king's decrees.

Why did the administrators and satraps want the king to establish this decree?

The administrators and satraps wanted the king to establish this decree to trap Daniel, who was a faithful servant of the one true God, as they were jealous of his position and influence, similar to the plot against Mordecai in Esther 3:5-6.

What is the significance of the king signing the document?

The king signing the document made the decree official and unchangeable, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which would put Daniel's faith to the test, as he would have to choose between obeying the king's decree or worshiping his God, as seen in Daniel 6:10.

How does this verse relate to the overall story of Daniel?

This verse is a pivotal point in the story of Daniel, as it sets the stage for Daniel's courageous stand for his faith and his subsequent deliverance from the lions' den, which demonstrates God's power and sovereignty, as seen in Daniel 6:16-24 and Psalm 34:7.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can stand firm in my faith like Daniel, even when faced with opposition or pressure to conform?
How can I apply the principle of not compromising my faith, as seen in Daniel's refusal to obey the king's decree, to my own life and circumstances?
What are some areas in my life where I may be tempted to compromise my values or faith, and how can I prepare myself to stand firm like Daniel?
What does this verse teach me about the importance of perseverance and trust in God's sovereignty, especially in difficult or challenging situations?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 6:8

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing,.... For they had not only agreed upon it among themselves what to propose, as to the substance of it; but they had drawn it up in writing,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 6:8

Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. Now, O king, establish the decree - or interdict.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 6:8

Daniel 6:8 Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.Ver. 8. Now, O king, establish the decree.] Confirm it, that it may receive the force of law. According to the law of the Medes and Persians, that altereth not.] This was too much to be given to any law made by man, so mutable a creature. I have read of a people whose laws lasted in force but for three days at utmost; this was a fault in the other extreme. The Persians’ laws were therefore irrepealable, because they worshipped truth for a goddess, to whom inconstancy and change must needs be opposite and odious. But this was no good reason either, unless the law makers shall be supposed such as cannot err, nor will anything unjust, which can be truly attributed to none but God only.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 6:8

(8) Sign the writing.—Literally, record the decree, so that there might be no possibility of its being recalled. (Comp. Esther 8:8.)

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 6:8

Verse 8. According to the law of the Medes and Persians] I do not think that this is to be understood so as to imply that whatever laws or ordinances the Medes or Persians once enacted, they never changed them. This would argue extreme folly in legislators in any country. Nothing more appears to be meant than that the decree should be enacted, written, and registered, according to the legal forms among the Medes and Persians; and this one to be made absolute for thirty days. The laws were such among this people, that, when once passed with the usual formalities, the king could not change them at his own will. This is the utmost that can be meant by the law of the Medes and Persians that could not be changed.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 6:8

8. decree] interdict. altereth not] lit. passeth not away. On the unalterableness of the edicts of a Persian king, cf. Esther 1:19 (‘let it be written among the laws of the Persians and Medes, that it pass not away’), Daniel 8:8 (a royal edict, properly signed and sealed, ‘may no man reverse’).

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 6:8

Now, O king, establish the decree - Ordain, enact, confirm it. And sign the writing - An act necessary to make it the law of the realm.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 6:8

8. For Medes and Persians see Daniel 2:39-42; Daniel 7:5.

Sermons on Daniel 6:8

	Sermon	Description
	(Isaiah) the Glory of the Messiah’s Reign by David Guzik	In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of unfairness and exploitation in society. He condemns those who take advantage of the weak and vulnerable, such as the poor, widow
	Sealed With the King's Ring. by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of being sealed with the Holy Spirit, drawing parallels between the king's ring given to Mordecai and the divine sealing of believers. Just a
	Whose Tears? by Walter Wilson	Walter Wilson preaches about the significance of tears as seen through the eyes of a chemist, a pastor, and a police officer, emphasizing how tears reflect the bleeding of a broken
	How to Forgive by Corrie Ten Boom	In this sermon, the pastor encourages the audience to find joy and strength in the knowledge that Jesus will come again and make everything new. He emphasizes that despite the diff
	A Warning to American Christianity by Keith Daniel	In this sermon, the preacher passionately emphasizes the importance of preaching the truth of God's word. He condemns liberal theologians who shy away from preaching about hell and
	The Man God Tore Apart - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill	In this sermon, the pastor discusses the troubled state of the world and predicts that it will become even more troubled in the next 10 years. He emphasizes that there are three ty
	From Simon to Peter #24 - the Holy Spirit and Peter's Speech by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the supernatural event of Pentecost and its significance. He emphasizes how Simon, also known as Peter, successfully explained the meaning of