Daniel 6:8 Meaning
Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.
Context Explained
6Then these presidents and princes assembled together to the king, and said thus unto him, King Darius, live for ever.
7All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions.
8Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.
9Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.
10Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 13:1
This verse explains the importance of submitting to governing authorities, similar to the context of the decree.
Acts 5:29
Peter's response to authority reflects a contrast to Daniel's compliance with the king's decree.
Matthew 22:21
Jesus teaches about giving to Caesar what is Caesar's, relating to the theme of authority.
Source: Daniel 6:8