King Darius did not get angry with Daniel when he was informed about his violation of the law. He was disappointed instead of furious, which showed how different he was from Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3. Darius might have known he had been tricked, but it was too late. He had unknowingly fallen into a trap.
The
conspirators presented the news to Darius cleverly. They knew that Darius might
be sympathetic to Daniel, so they reminded him, “Remember, O king, that it is a
law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute the king establishes
can be changed.”
Despite
his reluctance, Darius hesitantly sent Daniel into the lions' den. Verse 17
makes it clear that Daniel could not escape. "A stone was brought and
placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet
ring and with the signet rings of his nobles so that nothing would be changed
regarding Daniel."
However, before Darius sent Daniel to his death, he comforted him with reassuring words, saying, “Your God, whom you constantly serve, will deliver you.” He was more anxious than Daniel. Verse 18 says that he spent the night fasting. He neither takes any food nor indulges in any entertainment, but spent a sleepless night worrying about Daniel.
Daniel
was God's effective witness. Darius' assurance to him before sending him into
the lions’ den shows his effectiveness. He brought Darius to the brink of
acknowledging the power of God to save. Here, we see how we face a trial that
can help others to know the value of trusting Him. Paul in Romans 5:3-5 reminds
us that “tribulation brings perseverance and perseverance, proven character;
and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint.” Learn to stay strong
in trials.
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