KJV ORIGINAL
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
My God sent his angel and literally shut the lions' mouths so they couldn't hurt me. He found me innocent, and you know what, king? I've never done anything to harm you either.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you're living right, God shows up in the most impossible situations.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Daniel, which is set during the Babylonian exile, Daniel was a high official in the Persian empire under King Darius. Jealous officials tricked the king into issuing a decree that forbade prayer to anyone except the king, leading to Daniel's arrest for continuing his faithful prayers. As a result, Daniel was thrown into a den of lions, but God miraculously protected him.
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