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Therefore the king put them to death, and gave Bel over to Daniel, who destroyed it and its temple.
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There was also a great dragon, which the Babylonians revered.
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And the king said to Daniel, "You cannot deny that this is a living god; so worship him."
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Daniel said, "I will worship the Lord my God, for he is the living God.
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But if you, O king, will give me permission, I will slay the dragon without sword or club." The king said, "I give you permission."