Daniel. The Plot against Daniel.

King Darius (the Mede) was now ruler over the great kingdom. He set Daniel in a very high position as one of the three governors overall. Daniel excelled above the others and the king thought to raise him over them. This caused envy among the other governors who set about to trap Daniel.​

Since they could find no fault with Daniel they devised a scheme whereby they would have a law established that they knew Daniel would not uphold – praying to God instead of the king.​

The king signed the decree stating that it was the law of the Medes and Persians that no one may petition (pray) to any god or man for 30 days, except to the king. And if they do then they would be cast into the lion`s den.​

`Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open towards Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.` (Dan. 6: 10)​

Then when the men found Daniel praying, they went before the king and reminded him of the decree. Then they accused Daniel of not showing regard for the king.​

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The king was greatly displeased with himself as he respected Daniel and realized the difficult position this decree had brought about. The king then set about to deliver Daniel, but the law of the Medes and Persians could not be changed.​

The king then commanded Daniel to be cast into the lion`s den, saying, “Your God whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” (Dan. 6: 16) That night the King fasted and could not sleep. He arose early and hurried to the den of lions, crying out to Daniel, if His God had delivered him.​

Daniel replied that God had sent His angel and shut the lion`s mouths, “because I was found innocent before Him, and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.” The king had Daniel brought out of the lion`s den and instead cast into the den those who had accused Daniel.​

King Darius then wrote to all people, nations, and languages, “I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, and His dominion shall endure to the end. He delivers and rescues, and He works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. ” (Dan. 6: 26 & 27)​

God reveals that He has the ultimate power and authority.​