Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
When this thing came to the king's ears, it was very evil to him, and his heart was fixed on keeping Daniel safe, and till the going down of the sun he was doing everything in his power to get him free.
New American Standard Bible
Then, as soon as the king heard this statement, he was deeply
King James Version
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Holman Bible
As soon as the king heard this, he was very displeased; he set his mind on rescuing Daniel
International Standard Version
When the king heard this, he was greatly upset, because he was determined to make every effort to save Daniel before the sun set.
A Conservative Version
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored till the going down of the sun to rescue him.
American Standard Version
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to rescue him.
Amplified
Then, as soon as the king heard these words, he was deeply distressed [over what he had done] and set his mind on rescuing Daniel; and he struggled until the sun went down [trying to work out a way] to save him.
Darby Translation
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore distressed thereby, and set his heart on Daniel to save him; and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Julia Smith Translation
Then the king as soon as he heard the word, was greatly displeased with himself, and upon Daniel he set the heart to set him free: and even to the going down of the sun he was exerting himself to deliver him.
King James 2000
Then the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the king, when he heard that {report}, he was extremely distressed over it; and {concerning Daniel} {he was determined} to rescue him. And until the setting of the sun he was making every effort to deliver him.
Modern King James verseion
Then the king, when he heard the word, was very much displeased with himself. And he set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored until sundown to deliver him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When the king heard these words, he was sore grieved, and would have excused Daniel, to deliver him, and put off the matter until the sun went down, to the intent that he might save him.
NET Bible
When the king heard this, he was very upset and began thinking about how he might rescue Daniel. Until late afternoon he was struggling to find a way to rescue him.
New Heart English Bible
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him. And he labored until the going down of the sun to rescue him.
The Emphasized Bible
Then, the king, when he heard, the matter, was sorely displeased with himself, and, upon Daniel, set his heart, to deliver him, - and, until the going in of the sun, was striving to rescue him.
Webster
Then the king, when he heard these words, was much displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he labored till the setting of the sun to deliver him.
World English Bible
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored until the going down of the sun to rescue him.
Youngs Literal Translation
Then the king, when he hath heard the matter, is greatly displeased at himself, and on Daniel he hath set the heart to deliver him, and till the going up of the sun he was arranging to deliver him.
Themes
Babylon » Empire of » Government of » A limited monarchy
Conspiracy » Instances of » Daniel
Constitution » Agreement between the ruler and people
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Decrees » Of the medes, irrevocable
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of daniel
Indictments » Instances of » Daniel, on the charge of defiance against authority
King » Constitutional restrictions of
King » Decrees of, irrevocable
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Daniel
Politics » Corruption in » In the court » Of darius
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Daniel
Interlinear
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`ad (Aramaic)
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 6:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel In The Lions' Den
13 Then they made answer and said before the king, Daniel, one of the prisoners of Judah, has no respect for you, O King, or for the order signed by you, but three times a day he makes his prayer to God. 14 When this thing came to the king's ears, it was very evil to him, and his heart was fixed on keeping Daniel safe, and till the going down of the sun he was doing everything in his power to get him free. 15 Then these men said to the king, Be certain, O King, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no order or law which the king has put into force may be changed.
Phrases
Cross References
Mark 6:26
And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.
2 Samuel 3:28-29
And when David had word of it he said, May I and my kingdom be clear for ever in the eyes of the Lord from the blood of Abner, the son of Ner:
Daniel 3:13
Then Nebuchadnezzar in his wrath and passion gave orders for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego to be sent for. Then they made these men come in before the king.
Matthew 27:17-24
So when they came together, Pilate said to them, Whom will you have? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is named Christ?
Luke 23:13-21
And Pilate sent for the chief priests and the rulers and the people, and said to them,
John 19:7-12
And the Jews made answer, We have a law, and by that law it is right for him to be put to death because he said he was the Son of God.