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Verse Daniel 6:4. _SOUGHT TO FIND OCCASION AGAINST DANIEL_] But they
found no blemish in his administration, for he was _faithful to his
king_: this was a _virtue_. But he was also _faithful to his Go...
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THEN THE PRESIDENTS AND PRINCES SOUGHT TO FIND OCCASION AGAINST DANIEL
- The word rendered “occasion” (עלה _‛__illâh_) means a
pretext or pretence. “The Arabs use the word of any business or
affair w...
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CHAPTER 6 UNDER DARIUS THE MEDE AND DANIEL IN THE LION'S DEN
_ 1. The decree of Darius (Daniel 6:1)_
2. Daniel's faith and steadfastness (Daniel 6:10)
3. Daniel cast into the lion's den and the del...
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DANIEL 6. DANIEL IN THE DEN OF LIONS. After giving an account of the
reorganisation of the empire by Darius after the fall of Babylon, this
chapter describes a conspiracy formed against Daniel by the...
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OCCASION. pretext....
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_sought to find occasion_, &c. They were evidently jealous that a man
of alien race and creed should be exalted above themselves.
_concerning_ AS TOUCHING (R.V.): lit. _from the side of_. The meaning...
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SOUGHT TO FIND OCCASION— _Observed Daniel, if possibly they might
find any fault in him, respecting those things which pertained to the
king._ Houbigant....
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TEXT: Daniel 6:1-9
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It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom a hundred and twenty
satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom;
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and over them three presidents, of whom Daniel was one; t...
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Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against
Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor
fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error o...
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6:4 fault; (a-27) fault (a-39) Or 'corruption,' as ch. 2.9....
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THE DEN OF LIONS
Darius the Mede divides his kingdom into 120 satrapies, the whole
being superintended by three higher officials, of whom Daniel was one
(Daniel 6:1). Daniel is in special favour, and...
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THE MEN WHO WERE LOYAL TO GOD
DANIEL
_ROBERT BRYCE_
CHAPTER 6
V1 Darius decided to appoint 120 rulers. Together, they would rule
over the whole *kingdom. V2 He also appointed three other officia...
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CONCERNING THE KINGDOM — _i.e., in his official capacity._ The plan
of the conspirators was to place Daniel in such a situation that his
civil and religious duties might be forced to clash with each o...
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_[Daniel 6:5]_ אֱדַ֨יִן סָֽרְכַיָּ֜א וַ
אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֗א הֲוֹ֨ו...
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FIDELITY IN WORSHIP
Daniel 6:1-15
Though he was the most distinguished man of his day, and full of
public business, Daniel managed to find time for prayer, in the
evening, morning, and at noon, accor...
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The last section in the historic portion of the Book is in the reign
of Darius. He reorganized the government and distributed the
administration among twenty satraps, who, in turn, were responsible to...
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Then the presidents and princes (c) sought to find occasion against
Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor
fault; forasmuch as he [was] faithful, neither was there any er...
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Kingdom, as prime minister, to whom the three princes should be
accountable, as the inferior governors where to them. (Haydock) ---The
king was now advanced in years, and wished to ease himself of par...
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Was there ever a more lovely portrait drawn of any man than what is
done here of Daniel; and that by his professed enemies. Reader! think
what a blessed badge it is, to be charged of bad men for faith...
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With respect to the envy felt by the nobles, we see this vice rampant
in all ages, since the aspirants to any greatness can never bear the
presence of virtue. For, being guilty of evil themselves, the...
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Another form of iniquity appears besides that of Babylon (chap. 6).
Cyrus, personally, had better thoughts; and God, from whom they came,
made use of him for the temporary re-establishment of His peop...
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THEN THE PRESIDENTS AND PRINCES SOUGHT TO FIND OCCASION AGAINST DANIEL
CONCERNING THE KINGDOM,.... Concerning the management of the affairs
of the kingdom, he being prime minister of state; the presid...
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_Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against
Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor
fault; forasmuch as he [was] faithful, neither was there any error...
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_Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against
Daniel_ We may judge, from what is here said, how blameless Daniel was
in his conduct, and of how great advantage it is to act with vir...
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Then the presidents and princes, actuated by an envy which caused them
to disregard the best interests of the kingdom, SOUGHT TO FIND
OCCASION AGAINST DANIEL CONCERNING THE KINGDOM, that is, they trie...
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DANIEL A VICTIM OF JEALOUSY...
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1-5 We notice to the glory of God, that though Daniel was now very
old, yet he was able for business, and had continued faithful to his
religion. It is for the glory of God, when those who profess rel...
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SOUGHT TO FIND OCCASION AGAINST DANIEL; made diligent inquiry, and set
their wits to work about it: who can stand before envy? This disease
always reigns in princes courts, every one would be uppermos...
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THE TRAP.
‘Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find some grounds of
accusation against Daniel as touching the kingdom, but they could find
no grounds of accusation or fault, because he was...
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Daniel 6:1. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and
twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; And over these
three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes...
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CONTENTS: Daniel's history to the accession of Cyrus. Decree of
Darius. Daniel's steadfastness. Daniel in the lion's den and his
deliverance. Darius' new decree.
CHARACTERS: God, Daniel, Darius, Prin...
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Daniel 6:2. _Three presidents, of whom Daniel was the first._ His
former celebrity had spread through the east. Ezekiel 14. It being now
sixty five years since Daniel was first promoted by Nebuchadnez...
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_Then the Presidents and Princes sought to find occasion against
Daniel._
THE HEBREW CONFESSOR
It is the nature of the carnal mind, even to hate God, and so it hates
that which has God in it. His ene...
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_It pleased Darius to set over the Kingdom._
DANIEL AND HIS ENEMIES
Darius appointed an entirely new administration, but it does not
appear that he made any material change in the financial system of...
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DANIEL—NOTE ON DANIEL 6:1 The events of ch. Daniel 6:1 recall the
events of ch. Daniel 3:1. However, while ch....
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DANIEL—NOTE ON DANIEL 6:4 The other officials in the Medo-Persian
court are jealous of Daniel’s success. They conspire to get the king
to issue an edict that Daniel cannot obey.
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_HOMILETICS_
SECT. XVIII.—THE PLOT (Chap. Daniel 6:1)
Another of the deeply interesting Chapter s of Daniel. A former one
exhibited faith “quenching the violence of fire;” this presents
the same fait...
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EXPOSITION
DANIEL 6:1
DANIEL IN THE LIONS' DEN.
DANIEL 6:1
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty
princes. which should be over the whole
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Now it pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty
princes, which should be over the whole kingdom (Daniel 6:1);
Now that the Persian, Medo-Persian Empire, has conquered over the
Ba...
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1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 3:16; 1 Peter 4:14; 1 Samuel 18:14; 1 Samuel 1
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A MAN OF AFFAIRS
_Selections from Daniel 6:1_
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
In a previous study, we observed Daniel as a seer. Here we will see
him as a man of affairs.
As we watch Daniel moving among the gre...
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Concerning the kingdom — And so to have made him guilty of treason,
or other high misdemeanors, in the king's business....