Daniel and the Lions

Daniel 6

WHAT HAPPENED

King Darius ruled over a great kingdom, and Daniel served there. A law was made, but Daniel still prayed and thanked God, just as he had done before. Daniel was thrown into the lions’ den, and the king hoped Daniel’s God would rescue him. Early the next morning, the king hurried to the den. God had kept Daniel safe.

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Daniel the Trusted Helper

King Darius chose many rulers to help over the kingdom. Daniel was one of the king’s trusted helpers. He served so well that others noticed him.

Daniel 6:1

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A Sneaky Law

The governors and satraps crowded in before the king. They came together to speak to King Darius. A new law was brought before him.

Daniel 6:6

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Daniel Keeps Praying

Daniel knew that the writing had been signed. He went home to his upper room with the windows open toward Jerusalem. Three times that day he knelt, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

Daniel 6:10

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Into the Lions' Den

The king gave the order, and Daniel was brought to the den of lions. Before Daniel was thrown in, the king spoke to him. The king said that Daniel’s God, whom Daniel served continually, would deliver him.

Daniel 6:16

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God Shut the Lions' Mouths

Very early in the morning, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. God had shut the lions’ mouths, and Daniel was not hurt. The king was glad to find Daniel safe.

Daniel 6:19

MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)

“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.””

Daniel 6:22

WHAT WE LEARN

Daniel kept trusting God, even when it was hard. God was with Daniel in the lions’ den and showed His power to save. This helps us remember that we can keep turning to God and thanking Him too.

DID YOU KNOW?

Daniel prayed on his knees three times that day.

TALK ABOUT IT

What did Daniel do after the law was signed?
How do you think the king felt that night?
Who kept Daniel safe in the lions’ den?
How can we pray and thank God each day?

PRAY ABOUT IT

Dear God, please help me stay faithful to You. Thank You for taking care of Your people. Amen.

📍 Where it happened: Babylon, in the days of King Darius

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