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The Book of Daniel says that Daniel was captured in the 3rd year of the reign of Jehoiakim. On this evidence, Daniel must have been in captivity 70 years by the time the Persians defeated the Babylonians. Daniel would probably have been in his late seventies or early eighties by the time the Book says that he was thrown in the lion's den.

However, the Book of Daniel says that the Persian king, who defeated the Babylonians and later attempted to sacrifice Daniel to the lions, was Darius. But historians say that Cyrus was the Persian king who defeated the Babylonians, and that Darius was a successor. If the author really intended to place this event during the actual reign of Darius, then Daniel would have been at least ninety and possibly more than 100 years old at the time.

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Did Jesus touch ground in Lions den to save Daniel?

No, according to the Bible, it was the angel of the Lord who shut the mouths of the lions and saved Daniel from harm in the den. There is no mention of Jesus physically entering the den in that account.


Did Habakkuk bring food to Daniel in lions den?

One thought:Most scholars say NO, this is not a true story.It was taken from the Apocryphal writings:"Destruction of Bel and the Dragon", which was supposedly an addition to the book of Daniel, but was never considered part of the inspired Jewish canon.


Whose prayer resulted in his being thrown in the den of lions?

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.


How many lions in Daniels lions den?

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.


Why didn't the lions eat Daniel?

In the biblical story of Daniel and the lions' den, God protected Daniel from harm and prevented the lions from attacking him. This event is considered a miracle demonstrating God's power and protection over his faithful followers.

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No, they were in the fiery furnace. Daniel was in the lions' den alone except for the big cats and the protective angel.


What biblical Babylonian king cast Daniel into the den of lions?

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.


Did Jesus touch ground in Lions den to save Daniel?

No, according to the Bible, it was the angel of the Lord who shut the mouths of the lions and saved Daniel from harm in the den. There is no mention of Jesus physically entering the den in that account.


What did God do for Daniel in the lion's den?

Prevented the lions eating him.


Who had pride in the story Daniel and the lions den?

Darius' Advisers.


What are the release dates for Greatest Heroes of the Bible - 1978 Daniel in the Lions' Den?

Greatest Heroes of the Bible - 1978 Daniel in the Lions' Den was released on: USA: 22 November 1978


How is Daniel and the lion's den successful?

Daniel lived because God ensured the lions did not devour him.


What testament is Daniel and the lions den from?

Old testament, the Book of Daniel 6:10-23.


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Frederick Douglass is related to Daniel from the lions in the den because they both believed in god


Who refused to worship Babylonian Gods and was thrown into the lions den?

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