Daniel 6:27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 6:25-28

Darius here studies to make some amends for the dishonour he had done both to God and Daniel, in casting Daniel into the lions? den, by doing honour to both. I. He gives honour to God by a decree published to all nations, by which they are required to fear before him. And this is a decree which is indeed fit to be made unalterable, according to the laws of the Medes and Persians, for it is the everlasting gospel, preached to those that dwell on the earth, Rev. 14:7. Fear God, and give glory to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 6:27

He delivereth and rescueth ..... As he did the three companions of Daniel from the fiery furnace, and now Daniel himself from the lions' den: and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth ; which are out of the common course of nature, and not according to the laws of it; such as hindering the natural force of fire from burning, as in the case of the three children; and stopping the mouths of lions from devouring Daniel as follows: who hath delivered Daniel from the power of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 6:27

Verse 27 Secondly, he calls God his deliverer. Those who consider this edict as an illustrious example of piety, will say Darius spoke evangelically as a herald of the mercy of God. But, as we have previously said, Darius never generally embraced what Scripture teaches concerning God’s cherishing his people with clemency, his helping them through his being merciful to them, and nourishing them with a father’s kindness. King Darius knew nothing of this reason. Daniel’s deliverance was well... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:1-28

EXPOSITION DANIEL IN THE LIONS ' DEN . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:1-28

The lions' den. The story of "the lions' den" may be regarded as an instance of persecution frustrated. I. HIGH STATION OFTEN OCCASIONS SEVERE TRIALS TO RELIGIOUS FIDELITY . If it had not been for his rank and office, Daniel would have been left unmolested. There is safety in obscurity. 1 . The customs of high places are often inimical to religious fidelity. Daniel must have been tempted by fashion before he was attacked by persecution. His religious habits were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:19-28

The tables turned. If human law and human authority are impotent to save an innocent man from death, the unseen but supreme Monarch will appear upon the scene, and will vindicate the cause of injured innocence. The calculations of human sagacity often prove false. Otto factor is omitted, which entirely vitiates the result. Just as the ruffian is about to seize his prize, a judicial hand is laid upon him, and completely defeats his project. The victor is vanquished; the biter bitten. I. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:25-27

Then King Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 6:27

He delivereth and rescueth - As in the case of Daniel. This attribute would of course be prominent in the view of Darius, since so remarkable an instance of his power had been recently manifested in rescuing Daniel.And he worketh signs and wonders ... - Performs miracles far above all human power. If he had done it on earth in the case of Daniel, it was fair to infer that he did it also in heaven. Compare the notes at Daniel 4:2-3.The power of the lions - Margin, hand. The hand is the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 6:25-27

Daniel 6:25-27. Then King Darius wrote to all people He wrote to all the several nations in his extensive empire. Darius here studies to make some amends for the dishonour he had done both to God and Daniel, by now doing honour to both. I make a decree, that men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel This decree goes further than Nebuchadnezzar’s upon the like occasion, for that only restrained people from speaking amiss of this God; but this requires them to fear before him, to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 6:1-28

Daniel in the lion’s den (6:1-28)There had been no opportunity for Daniel to enjoy his return to high office, because Babylon fell the night he was reinstated (see 5:29-30). But the new rulers would have known of his record under Nebuchadnezzar, so they made him one of the three presidents appointed to administer the nation (6:1-2).Daniel had such obvious ability that the other two presidents soon became jealous of him. They wanted to get rid of him, but were unable to find any accusation of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 6:25-28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 6:27

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 6:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:19-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 6:25-27

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 6:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 6:25-27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 6:1-28

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