23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to take Daniel out of the den. When Daniel was brought up from the den, he was found to be unharmed, for he trusted in his God.(A) 24 The king then gave the command, and those men who had maliciously accused Daniel[a](B) were brought and thrown into the lions’ den—they, their children, and their wives.(C) 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.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 6:24 Lit had eaten his pieces

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