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Daniel 6:9–11

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Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.
¶ Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.
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From verse 9

  1. Psalms 118:9Rank 1 from verse 9
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    9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

  2. Psalms 146:3Rank 2 from verse 9
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    3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.

  3. Isaiah 2:22Rank 3 from verse 9
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    22Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?

  4. Proverbs 6:2Rank 4 from verse 9
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    2Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth.

  5. Psalms 62:9–10Rank 5 from verse 9
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    9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

    10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

From verse 10

  1. Acts 5:29Rank 1 from verse 10
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    29¶ Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

  2. Psalms 55:17Rank 2 from verse 10
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    17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18Rank 3 from verse 10
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    17Pray without ceasing.

    18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

  4. Psalms 95:6Rank 4 from verse 10
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    6O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.

  5. Hebrews 13:15Rank 5 from verse 10
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    15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

From verse 11

  1. Psalms 37:32–33Rank 1 from verse 11
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    32The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

    33The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.

  2. Psalms 10:9Rank 2 from verse 11
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    9He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.

  3. Daniel 6:6Rank 3 from verse 11
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    6Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.

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Daniel 6:9

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wherefore

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1. For that reason, or as a conclusion from what precedes; therefore or consequently. 2. For what reason or purpose; why.

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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decree

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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Daniel 6:10

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knew

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Perceived, understood, recognized, or was acquainted with.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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windows

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Sense 1: Openings in walls or structures that admit light, air, sight, or passage. Sense 2: Figures of openings in heaven.

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open

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Sense 1: Unclosed, uncovered, or manifest. Sense 2: As a verb, to uncover, reveal, or explain.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

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knees

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Plural form of knee (the joint between the thigh and lower leg, especially as bent or bowed).

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day

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Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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Daniel 6:11

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assembled

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of assemble, meaning to gather or bring together into one place or company; to meet or collect together.

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before

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Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.

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8Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

9Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.

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10¶ Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

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11Then these men assembled, and found Daniel praying and making supplication before his God.

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12Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

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