Daniel in the Lions’ Den

Daniel 6:1-28

Daniel continues praying to God despite a royal law, is placed in a lions’ den, and is protected through the night. The king finds Daniel alive and unharmed, then issues a decree honoring the living God. Daniel prospers during the reigns of Darius and Cyrus the Persian.

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Daniel kneeling in prayer at an open upstairs window facing Jerusalem while administrators and satraps observe outside.

Daniel Prays Faithfully

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Daniel is placed into the lions’ den while distressed King Darius stands nearby; a stone and the king’s signet ring seal the entrance.

Daniel Enters the Lions’ Den

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King Darius calls to Daniel at the lions’ den while Daniel answers alive and unharmed among the lions; the scene includes the den’s stone and may include a simple angel representation.

Daniel Is Safe

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Daniel stands beside the opened lions’ den while King Darius looks on; calm lions remain inside, and an angel represents God’s reported protection.

Daniel’s Trust Is Rewarded

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King Darius presents a written decree honoring the living God to representatives, with Daniel standing respectfully nearby.

A Decree Honors the Living God

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