Daniel 6:23

Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.

Then {H116} was the king {H4430} exceeding {H7690} glad {H2868} for him {H5922}, and commanded {H560} that they should take {H5267} Daniel {H1841} up {H5267} out of {H4481} the den {H1358}. So Daniel {H1841} was taken up {H5267} out of {H4481} the den {H1358}, and no {H3809} manner {H3606} of hurt {H2257} was found {H7912} upon him, because he believed {H540} in his God {H426}.

The king was overjoyed and ordered Dani'el taken up from the pit. So Dani'el was taken up from the pit, and he was found to be completely unharmed, because he had trusted in his God.

The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den, and when Daniel was lifted out of the den, no wounds whatsoever were found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

Then was the king exceeding glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he had trusted in his God.

Commentary on Daniel 6:23 (KJV)

Daniel 6:23 marks the triumphant climax of one of the Bible's most beloved stories, showcasing God's miraculous intervention on behalf of His faithful servant. This verse describes King Darius's joy and immediate command to retrieve Daniel from the lion's den, confirming that Daniel was found completely unharmed.

Context

This verse follows Daniel's night in the lion's den, a consequence of his unwavering devotion to God. Jealous officials, unable to find fault with Daniel's public service, conspired against him by manipulating King Darius into signing an irrevocable decree. This decree forbade prayer to any god or man except the king for thirty days. Daniel, despite knowing the decree, continued his steadfast commitment to prayer, opening his windows toward Jerusalem three times a day. His faithfulness led to his condemnation and being cast into the den of lions. The king, who genuinely esteemed Daniel, spent a sleepless night, anxious for his fate, and hurried to the den at dawn.

Key Themes

  • Divine Protection: The most prominent theme is God's miraculous safeguarding of Daniel. Despite being in a situation of certain death, God intervened, shutting the mouths of the lions. This serves as a powerful demonstration of divine power over natural forces.
  • Unwavering Faith: The verse explicitly states the reason for Daniel's deliverance: "because he believed in his God." Daniel's trust was not just intellectual assent but a deep, abiding confidence and reliance on God's character and power, even when facing death. This makes his story a testament to the power of faith.
  • God's Vindication: Daniel's deliverance not only saved his life but also publicly vindicated his innocence and God's supremacy before King Darius and the entire kingdom. It led to a royal decree from Darius acknowledging and exalting the God of Daniel (Daniel 6:26-27).

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "because he believed in his God" is central. The Aramaic word for "believed" here is heyman (הֵימִן), which carries a strong sense of faithfulness, trust, and steadfastness. It implies more than just acknowledging God's existence; it signifies a deep reliance and commitment to God. Daniel's belief was active and demonstrated through his obedience and prayer, even when it meant risking his life.

Practical Application

Daniel's experience in the lion's den offers profound encouragement for believers today:

  • Trust in Trials: When facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, persecution, or situations where human help seems impossible, Daniel's story reminds us to place our complete trust in God. His power is limitless.
  • Faithfulness Rewarded: Daniel's unwavering faithfulness, even unto death, was honored by God. This encourages us to remain steadfast in our convictions and obedience to God, knowing He is faithful to those who are faithful to Him.
  • God's Sovereignty: This narrative underscores God's ultimate control over all circumstances, even the most dangerous. No decree, no animal, no human conspiracy can thwart His will or harm His protected ones without His permission.

Daniel 6:23 is a timeless reminder that true faith in God leads to miraculous deliverance and glorifies His name.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Chronicles 5:20

    And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that [were] with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

  • Daniel 3:25

    He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

  • Daniel 3:27

    And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

  • Daniel 3:28

    ¶ [Then] Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed [be] the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

  • Mark 9:23

    Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth.

  • 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.

  • Proverbs 18:10

    ¶ The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

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