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When the priests went out, the king set out Bel''s food.
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But Daniel ordered his servants to bring ashes and sprinkle the whole temple, with only the king watching. Then everyone went out, locked the door, sealed it with the king''s seal, and left.
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The priests came that night, as usual, with their wives and children, and ate and drank everything.
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The king and Daniel got up very early the next morning.
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The king said,"Are the seals unbroken, Daniel?" He answered,"Unbroken, Your Majesty."