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And now, O king, put the decree in writing and have it signed at once, so that it cannot be altered or annulled, in accordance with Medo-Persian laws. (Daniel 6, 8)
King Darius put in writing and signed the prohibition, thus making it a law. (Daniel 6, 9)
So they went to the king and reminded him about the prohibition, "O king, did you not publish a decree that anyone who prays or makes petition to any god or man except to you would be thrown into the lions' den?" The king answered, "Yes, and the decree stands, in accordance with Medo-Persian laws which cannot be altered or annulled." (Daniel 6, 12)
Greatly aggrieved at what he heard, the king decided to help Daniel. He made every effort till sundown to save him. (Daniel 6, 14)
But the men kept coming to him and insisting, "Remember, O king, that under the Medo-Persian laws every decree or prohibition issued by the king is irrevocable." (Daniel 6, 15)
The king, therefore, could not help giving the order that Daniel be brought and thrown into the lions' den. The king said to Daniel, "May your God, whom you serve faithfully, save you." (Daniel 6, 16)
A stone was placed at the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with that of his nobles, so that Daniel's situation might remain unchanged. (Daniel 6, 17)
Then the king returned to his palace and spent a sleepless night, refusing food and entertainment. (Daniel 6, 18)
Daniel answered, "Live forever, O king! (Daniel 6, 21)
My God sent his angel who closed the lions' mouths so that they did not hurt me. God did that because I am innocent in his sight. Neither have I wronged you, O king." (Daniel 6, 22)
The king felt very glad and ordered Daniel released from the lions' den. No wound was found on him for he had trusted in his God. (Daniel 6, 23)
At the king's order, the men who had accused Daniel were thrown into the lions' den, together with their wives and children. No sooner had they reached the floor of the den than the lions lunged at them and tore them to pieces. (Daniel 6, 24)
