Daniel 6:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they went straight to the king and said, 'That guy Daniel — you know, one of those Jewish captives — he's completely ignoring you and the law you signed. He's still praying three times a day like nothing happened.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes standing up for what's right means people will try to tear you down for it.

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