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When he came near to the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spoke and said to Daniel, Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from the lions?
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A King's Wavering Faith
Scholars note King Darius's cry reveals a faith mixed with doubt. While he calls God "the living God," his question, "is thy God... able to deliver thee?" shows his uncertainty. Commentators like Calvin see this as a superficial faith, while others like Gill interpret it as overwhelming amazement rather than doubt. This shows how even a person with weak or incomplete faith can witness and be moved by God's supreme power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He cried with a lamentable voice - A voice full of anxious concern. Literally, “a voice of grief.” Such a cry would be natural on s…
19th Century
Anglican
Is thy God ... able?—The faith of this king is very weak. In Daniel 6:16 he expressed a vague hope that …
Baptist
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God, whom th…
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16th Century
Protestant
Here the king begins to act with a little more consistency when he approaches the pit. He was formerly so struck down by fear as to yield to his no…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel. Expressing grief and sorrow his heart was full…
The best way to have a good night, is to keep a good conscience. We are sure of what the king doubted, that the servants of the living God have a M…
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