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After they had gone out, the king set out the food for Bel. Then Daniel ordered his servants to bring ashes, and they scattered them throughout the whole temple in the presence of the king alone. Then they went out, shut the door and sealed it with the king's signet, and departed.
15
During the night the priests came as usual, with their wives and children, and they ate and drank everything.
16
Early in the morning the king rose and came, and Daniel with him.
17
The king said, "Are the seals unbroken, Daniel?" He answered, "They are unbroken, O king."
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As soon as the doors were opened, the king looked at the table, and shouted in a loud voice, "You are great, O Bel, and in you there is no deceit at all!"
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