Because he respected Daniel and didn't want him to die
Daniel's prayer resulted in him being thrown into the den of lions because he continued to worship only God despite the decree issued by King Darius.
The Babylonian king who cast Daniel into the den of lions was King Darius. According to the Book of Daniel in the Bible, King Darius was manipulated by his officials to issue a decree that resulted in Daniel being thrown into the lions' den.
There is a Biblical Darius, "Darius the Mede", who assumes the throne of Belshazzar after Daniel deciphers the predictions of Belshazzar's demise. (Book of Daniel) * This is one source for the English idiom "reading the handwriting on the wall", which means seeing a future consequence. Three kings of Persia were named Darius, the first being "Darius the Great" (549-486 BC) and the other two later successors, Darius II (aka Ochus, king 423-404 BC) and Darius III (aka Artashata 380-330 BC).
Daniel was thrown into a den of lions. An angel came and protected him. Daniel was saved from being eaten by the lions through the protection and power of the angel.
"They" is Daniel, and it happens in the book of the same name. (Actually, it winds up happening to several other people also, but it's still in the book of Daniel.)
Daniel was thrown into the Lion's den for disobeying a law which was put in place by certain individuals of the King's court, who wanted Daniel dead, These individuals knew the Daniel being a faithful Jew would not refrain from praying to God even though the Law of the Land declared such practice punishable by death. Basically it was a plot to remove Daniel from his place of influence in the royal court and to placate the jealousy of his peers.
This means the past action of the word throw, but it already happened. it means when some one tosses the ball to you.
In the biblical story of Daniel and the lions' den, there were originally 120 satraps appointed to rule over the kingdom. King Darius then appointed three administrators, including Daniel, to oversee the satraps. Due to Daniel's exceptional qualities, the other administrators became jealous and plotted against him, leading to his punishment of being thrown into the den of lions. The exact number of lions in the den is not specified in the biblical text.
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The story is found in Daniel 6 where King Darius of the Medes throws Daniel into the den of lions because he would not pray to the king - instead being faithful to God only. The next morning, Daniel is safe having been protected by God's angels:Daniel 6:12New International Version (NIV)12 So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions’ den?”The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”
The name "Daniel" in the Bible means "God is my judge." It is significant because the prophet Daniel was known for his unwavering faith and righteousness in the face of adversity. His story showcases how God's protection and guidance were with him throughout his life, even in challenging situations such as being thrown into a den of lions. The name "Daniel" reflects his trust in God's judgment and his commitment to following God's will.
It was thought, but there is no evidence of him being thrown overboard.