Daniel 6:19
What does Daniel 6:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 6:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then very early in the morning the king got up and went quickly to the lions' hole.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Then doth the king rise in the early morning, at the light, and in haste to the den of lions he hath gone;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Then the king rising very early in the morning, went in haste to the lions' den:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Then the king arose with the light at break of day, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
Context
v.18Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting; neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep fled from him.
v.19This passage
v.20And when he came near unto the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 16:2
And very early on the first day of the week, they come to the tomb when the sun was risen.
- 2 Corinthians 2:13
I had no relief for my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went forth into Macedonia.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:5
For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.
- Matthew 28:1
Now late on the sabbath day, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
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