Daniel 6:23 “The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den,…”

Daniel 6:23

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no kind of harm was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then was the King exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel out of the denne: so Daniel was brought out of the denne, and no maner of hurt was found vpon him, because he beleeued in his God.

Darby Translation

Thereupon 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 believed in his God.

Young's Literal Translation

Then was the king very glad for him, and he hath commanded Daniel to be taken up out of the den, and Daniel hath been taken up out of the den, and no injury hath been found in him, because he hath believed in his God.

Bible in Basic English

Then the king was very glad, and gave orders for them to take Daniel up out of the hole. So Daniel was taken up out of the hole and he was seen to be untouched, because he had faith in his God.

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Cross references

“was”

Daniel 6:18 Daniel 6:14 1 Kings 5:7 Exodus 18:9 2 Chronicles 2:11 2 Chronicles 2:12

Daniel 6:18 · BSB

Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. No entertainment was brought before him, and sleep fled from him.

Daniel 6:14 · BSB

As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.

1 Kings 5:7 · BSB

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

Exodus 18:9 · BSB

And Jethro rejoiced over all the good things the LORD had done for Israel, whom He had rescued from the hand of the Egyptians.

2 Chronicles 2:11 · BSB

Then Hiram king of Tyre wrote a letter in reply to Solomon: “Because the LORD loves His people, He has set you over them as king.”

2 Chronicles 2:12 · BSB

And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for…

“because”

1 Chronicles 5:20 Daniel 3:25 Mark 9:23 Psalm 37:40 Proverbs 18:10 Isaiah 26:3

1 Chronicles 5:20 · BSB

And because they cried out to God in battle, they were helped against their enemies, and the Hagrites and all their allies were delivered into their hands. Because they put their trust in God, He answered their prayers.

Daniel 3:25 · BSB

“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods! ”

Mark 9:23 · BSB

“If You can?” echoed Jesus. “All things are possible to him who believes!”

Psalm 37:40 · BSB

The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.

Proverbs 18:10 · BSB

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Isaiah 26:3 · BSB

You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

24At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

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