Daniel 6:21

21 Then Dani'el answered the king, "May the king live forever!

Daniel 6:21 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 6:21

Then said Daniel unto the king
Whose voice he knew, though the tone of it was so much altered: O king, live for ever;
he does not reproach him for delivering him into the hands of his enemies, and suffering him to be cast into that place, which he might have prevented, had he had more resolution; he knew it was done with reluctance, though with weakness; which he does not upbraid him with, but freely forgives him, and wishes him health, long life, and prosperity.

Daniel 6:21 In-Context

19 Early in the morning, the king got up and hurried to the lion pit.

20 On approaching the pit where Dani'el was, the king cried in a pained voice to Dani'el, "Dani'el, servant of the living God! Has your God, whom you are always serving, been able to save you from the lions?"

21 Then Dani'el answered the king, "May the king live forever!

22 My God sent his angel to shut the lions' mouths, so they haven't hurt me. This is because before him I was found innocent; and also I have done no harm to you, your majesty."

23 The king was overjoyed and ordered Dani'el taken up from the pit. So Dani'el was taken up from the pit, and he was found to be completely unharmed, because he had trusted in his God.