24 The king then gave the command, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel[a](A) were brought and thrown into the lions’ den—they, their children, and their wives.(B) They had not reached the bottom of the den before the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

Darius Honors God

25 Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole earth: “May your prosperity abound.(C) 26 I issue a decree(D) that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel:(E)

For he is the living God,
and he endures forever;
his kingdom will never be destroyed,(F)
and his dominion has no end.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 6:24 Lit had eaten his pieces

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, brown
CSB Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $14.99
Our Price: $10.99
Save: $4.00 (27%)
CSB Study Bible, Rose Gold LeatherTouch, Indexed
CSB Study Bible, Rose Gold LeatherTouch, Indexed
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $55.99
Save: $24.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Firefighter's Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch
CSB Firefighter's Bible, Burgundy LeatherTouch
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $15.80
Save: $9.19 (37%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB He Reads Truth Bible, Black Leathertouch Imitation Leather
CSB He Reads Truth Bible, Black Leathertouch Imitation Leather
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $27.06
Save: $22.93 (46%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars