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AnswerFirst of all, it can be demonstrated that the Book of Daniel is not a true story. In spite of adamant statements by some believers that the book was written by Daniel himself, scholars say that it was really written approximately 167 BCE, centuries after the events it purports to portray. The Book of Daniel was really using the Babylonian Exile as an allegory for the Syrian Empire that was oppressing the Jews at the time of writing. If the Book of Daniel was not really true, then of course the story of Daniel and the lion's den was certainly not true.

The story in Daniel chapter 6 tells of Daniel being thrust into the role of second-in command of the entire empire, and of jealous men conspiring to have Daniel thrown into the den of lions, taking advantage of the well-known Persian code of morality, in which a promise can not be broken. It follows with a pious passage that can only be Propaganda. Not only was Daniel a role model for the readers, by praying to his God in spite of the risk, his God was able to save him from the lions, just as God had previously saved the young men from the furnace in a quite similar context. The fact that the story even tells of the wrong Persian king who defeated the Babylonians (Darius, when it should have been Cyrus) is further proof, if any is needed, of the fictional nature of the story.

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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.


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.


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.


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 does walk into lion's den mean from Daniel?

"Walking into the lion's den" is a reference to the biblical story of Daniel, where he demonstrates courage by willingly facing danger or a difficult situation. It means putting yourself in a risky or challenging position, often to confront something head-on despite the potential dangers.

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there have been several movies the first one was about Daniel and the lions den.


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

Darius' Advisers.


Where does the story of Daniel and the lions' den take place?

It takes place in Daniel Chapter 6. I don't know what the classification time would be from the viewpoint of the Israelis (such as the time of the Judges, the time of the Prophets) I think it was in the time of the prophets. It took place when the Israelites were in captivity under Babylon and King Nebuchadnezzar.


What is a good Old Testament story?

Samson and Delilah, Joseph in Egypt, Daniel in the Lions den...


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.


What book of the bible when they get thrown into the lions den?

"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.)


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.


Where did Daniel meet an angel?

In the lions den.


Did Shadrak Meshak and Abednego go into the lions' den with Daniel?

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


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.


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.