Daniel 6:21

21 Daniel answered, "My king, may you 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 As soon as the sun began to rise, the king got up. He hurried to the lions' den.

20 When he got near it, he called out to Daniel. His voice was filled with great concern. He said, "Daniel! You serve the living God. You always serve him faithfully. So has he been able to save you from the lions?"

21 Daniel answered, "My king, may you live forever!

22 My God sent his angel. And his angel shut the mouths of the lions. They haven't hurt me at all. That's because I haven't done anything wrong in God's sight. I've never done anything wrong to you either, my king."

23 The king was filled with joy. He ordered his servants to lift Daniel out of the den. So they did. They didn't see any wounds on him. That's because he had trusted in his God.