Thematic Bible
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Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Faith » Exemplified » Daniel
Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah
And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I were to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and [all] the prophets, who, by [having] faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced what was right, and obtained what was promised [by God]. They shut the mouths of lions,
Indictments » Instances of » Daniel, on the charge of defiance against authority
Lions » Used for the torture of criminals
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message could be fully proclaimed and that all the Gentiles could hear it. And I was rescued from the lion's mouth. [Note: This is probably a figure of speech indicating that Paul had escaped some immediate danger. See Psa. 22:20-21].
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