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Then the king became angry. He arrested the priests, their wives, and children. They showed him the hidden doors through which they regularly entered to eat what was on the table.
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The king killed them and handed Bel over to Daniel, who tore it and its temple down.
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Now there was a big snake that the Babylonians worshipped.
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The king said to Daniel,"You can''t say that this one isn''t a living god. So worship it!"
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Daniel said,"I will keep worshipping the Lord my God, because he is a living God. But, Your Majesty, just give me permission, and I''ll kill the snake without using a sword or stick!"