Daniel was seeking mercy, in order to ask about this mystery in the presence of the God of heaven, so that Daniel and his friends might not be executed along with the rest of the advisors of Babylon.

But if not, rest assured, your majesty, that we won't serve your gods, and we won't worship the golden statue that you have set up."

Now as for you, keep on going until the end you'll rest and then rise to receive your reward at the end of the age.'"