Daniel 6:8-10
New King James Version
8 Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the (A)law of the Medes and Persians, which [a]does not alter.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the written decree.
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open (B)toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees (C)three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.
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- Daniel 6:8 Lit. does not pass away
Daniel 6:8-10
English Standard Version
8 Now, O king, establish (A)the injunction and sign the document, so that it cannot be changed, according to (B)the law of (C)the Medes and the Persians, (D)which cannot be revoked.” 9 Therefore King Darius signed the document and (E)injunction.
10 When Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he went to his house where (F)he had windows in his upper chamber open (G)toward Jerusalem. He got down on his knees (H)three times a day and prayed and (I)gave thanks before his God, as he had done previously.
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