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The king commanded, and they brought those men who had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and broke all their bones in pieces, before they came to the bottom of the den.

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Proof of the Miracle

Commentators emphasize that the immediate and ferocious attack on Daniel's accusers serves as undeniable proof of God's intervention. The lions' instant aggression demonstrates they were not simply full or tame; their mouths had been supernaturally shut for Daniel, highlighting the power of God to protect His faithful servant.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 6:24

18th Century

Theologian

And the king commanded, and they brought those men, who had accused Daniel ... - It would seem probable that the king had been awar…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Daniel 6:16–24

19th Century

Preacher

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 6:24

16th Century

Theologian

By this circumstance, God’s power shone forth more clearly in preserving Daniel, because those who had accused him were immediately destroyed by th…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 6:24

17th Century

Pastor

And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel

Not all the hundred and twenty princes, and the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 6:18–24

17th Century

Minister

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…