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Daniel 6:9 Cross-References
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“Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.”
Daniel 6:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 6:9
The brevity of this verse—"Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree"—emphasizes the ease with which the conspiracy succeeded. No deliberation, consultation, or investigation preceded Darius's signature. The king, manipulated by false consensus and flattery, signed a decree whose consequences he would bitterly regret. This demonstrates how pride, hasty decision-making, and reliance on flawed counsel lead to self-defeating actions that harm the righteous and torment perpetrators.Darius's quick signature reveals his failure to perceive the trap. Had he questioned the thirty-day pet...
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Cross-References for Daniel 6:9
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“each a son of man in whom there is no help.”
“than to put confidence in princes.”
“and men of high degree are a lie. In the balances they will go up. They are together lighter than a breath.”
“Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth”
“whose breath is in his nostrils; for of what account is he?”