Verse 4
The text does not say why the other officials wanted to get rid of Daniel. Perhaps his integrity made it difficult for them to get away with graft and political corruption. Maybe since he was quite old they wanted to eliminate him so someone from a younger generation could take his place. Anti-Semitism appears to have been part of their reason (cf. Daniel 6:13; Daniel 3:12). The text stresses the outstanding personal integrity and professional competence of Daniel.
"It is known in advance what an honest man will do in certain circumstances. Control the circumstances and you control him!" [Note: Culver, "Daniel," p. 787.]
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