Daniel 6 Quiz — Daniel in the Lions' Den
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1.What position did King Darius set over his kingdom?
- A. Three princes
- B. One hundred and twenty princes
- C. Seven wise men
- D. Ten governors
2.Over whom were three presidents appointed?
- A. Over the governors
- B. Over the princes
- C. Over the soldiers
- D. Over the priests
3.Why did the other presidents and princes seek to find fault with Daniel?
- A. He was lazy
- B. He was dishonest
- C. They could find none
- D. He refused to pay taxes
4.What law did the conspirators persuade the king to sign?
- A. No one may pray for thirty days
- B. No one may eat meat for thirty days
- C. No one may leave the city
- D. No one may speak against the king
5.How many times a day did Daniel pray?
- A. Once
- B. Twice
- C. Three times
- D. Seven times
6.Where in his house did Daniel pray?
- A. In the cellar
- B. In his chamber with the windows open toward Jerusalem
- C. On the roof
- D. In the courtyard
7.What was the king's reaction when forced to cast Daniel to the lions?
- A. He rejoiced
- B. He was angry but helpless
- C. He labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him
- D. He ignored the situation
8.What did the king say to Daniel before sealing the den?
- A. Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee
- B. Be brave, Daniel
- C. Pray to me and I will save you
- D. You should have obeyed the law
9.What did the king do the next morning?
- A. Sent soldiers to kill the lions
- B. Went in haste unto the den of lions
- C. Declared a feast
- D. Arrested the conspirators
10.What happened to those who accused Daniel?
- A. They were promoted
- B. They were cast into the den of lions
- C. They were banished
- D. They repented
Answer Key
1.B. One hundred and twenty princes — Daniel 6:1 (KJV)
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes. (Daniel 6:1)
2.B. Over the princes — Daniel 6:2 (KJV)
And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first. (Daniel 6:2)
3.C. They could find none — Daniel 6:4 (KJV)
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him... Then they sought to find occasion against Daniel. (Daniel 6:3-4)
4.A. No one may pray for thirty days — Daniel 6:7 (KJV)
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. (Daniel 6:7)
5.C. Three times — Daniel 6:10 (KJV)
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house... kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed. (Daniel 6:10)
6.B. In his chamber with the windows open toward Jerusalem — Daniel 6:10 (KJV)
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. (Daniel 6:10)
7.C. He labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him — Daniel 6:14 (KJV)
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him... (Daniel 6:14)
8.A. Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee — Daniel 6:16 (KJV)
Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. (Daniel 6:16)
9.B. Went in haste unto the den of lions — Daniel 6:19 (KJV)
Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. (Daniel 6:19)
10.B. They were cast into the den of lions — Daniel 6:24 (KJV)
And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions. (Daniel 6:24)