Bel and the Snake 1:28

Daniel in the lions'' pit

28 When the Babylonians heard what happened, they were very angry. They came together as a mob and started toward the king, saying,"The king has become a Jew! He''s torn down Bel, killed the snake, and murdered the priests!"

Bel and the Snake 1:28 In-Context

26 The king said,"I give you permission."
27 Then Daniel took tar and cooking grease and hair. He boiled them down, made patties, and put them into the snake''s mouth. The snake swallowed them and burst open. Daniel said,"Look at what you have been worshipping!"
28 When the Babylonians heard what happened, they were very angry. They came together as a mob and started toward the king, saying,"The king has become a Jew! He''s torn down Bel, killed the snake, and murdered the priests!"
29 When they reached the king, they said,"Hand Daniel over to us! If you don''t, we''ll kill you and your family!"
30 The king saw that he was in a bind and was forced to hand Daniel over to them.
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