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Therefore king Darius signed the writing and the interdict.
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The King's Prideful Motive
Commentators explain that Darius signed the decree due to a mixture of political pressure and personal pride. Scholars suggest he was flattered by the idea of being treated like a god for 30 days, an "affectation of deity" that blinded him to the sinister trap being laid for his trusted advisor, Daniel. This serves as a warning about how vanity can lead leaders to make foolish and unjust decisions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now, O king, establish the decree—Ordain, enact, confirm it.
And sign the writing—An act necessary to make it the law of t…
19th Century
Baptist
Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his hou…
16th Century
Protestant
Here, as I have said, it is clear enough how inclined the minds of kings are to fallacies when they think they can benefit themselves and increase …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore King Darius signed the writing and the decree . Moved to it by the number and importunity of his principal men;…
To forbid prayer for thirty days is, for so long, to rob God of all the tribute He has from humankind, and to rob humankind of all the comfort it h…
