Daniel 6:13
Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which [is] of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.
Then {H116} answered {H6032} they and said {H560} before {H6925} the king {H4430}, That Daniel {H1841}, which is of {H4481} the children {H1123} of the captivity {H1547} of Judah {H3061}, regardeth {H7761}{H2942} not {H3809} thee {H5922}, O king {H4430}, nor the decree {H633} that thou hast signed {H7560}, but maketh {H1156} his petition {H1159} three {H8532} times {H2166} a day {H3118}.
They replied to the king, "That Dani'el, one of the exiles from Y'hudah, respects neither you, your majesty, nor the decree you signed; instead, he continues praying three times a
Then they told the king, โDaniel, 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.โ
Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, who is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the interdict that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.
Cross-References
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Daniel 3:12 (5 votes)
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. -
Acts 5:29 (4 votes)
Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. -
Daniel 2:25 (4 votes)
Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation. -
Daniel 5:13 (3 votes)
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. [And] the king spake and said unto Daniel, [Art] thou that Daniel, which [art] of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry? -
Esther 3:8 (3 votes)
And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws [are] diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it [is] not for the king's profit to suffer them. -
Daniel 1:6 (2 votes)
Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: -
Acts 17:7 (1 votes)
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, [one] Jesus.
Commentary
Daniel 6:13 (KJV) stands at a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative of Daniel, revealing the direct confrontation between human law and divine obedience. This verse captures the accusers' formal complaint to King Darius, highlighting Daniel's deliberate act of prayer in defiance of the recently signed royal decree.
Context
This verse follows King Darius's signing of an irrevocable decree, orchestrated by jealous satraps and administrators who sought to undermine Daniel. The decree forbade anyone from making a petition to any god or man, save the king, for thirty days. Daniel, renowned for his integrity and high position in the Persian Empire, continued his established practice of prayer, knowing full well the consequences. His accusers, having spied on him, eagerly reported his "transgression" to the king, emphasizing his status as one of the children of the captivity of Judah, perhaps to underscore his perceived disloyalty or foreignness.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "children of the captivity of Judah" (Hebrew: b'nei hagolah Yehudah) emphasizes Daniel's identity as an exile, a member of the Jewish people deported from their homeland. This detail was used by his accusers to paint him as an outsider who might not fully respect Persian law, even though he served the kingdom faithfully. The word "petition" (Hebrew: ba'ut) refers to a request or supplication, highlighting the direct and personal nature of Daniel's prayers to God.
Practical Application
Daniel 6:13 offers profound lessons for believers today:
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