Daniel 6:18 Meaning
Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.
Context Explained
16Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
17And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.
18Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.
19Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
20And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 6:16
Jesus teaches about fasting, which relates to the king's fasting in distress.
Philippians 4:6-7
Paul encourages prayer in anxiety, similar to the king's troubled state.
Psalm 77:2
The psalmist expresses distress at night, echoing the king's sleepless night.
Source: Daniel 6:18