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    Daniel 6 Quiz — Daniel in the Lions' Den — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on daniel 6 quiz — daniel in the lions' den, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Daniel 6:1 (KJV)

      What position did King Darius set over his kingdom?

      Answer: One hundred and twenty princes

      Study note. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes. (Daniel 6:1)

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    2. Lesson 2 · Daniel 6:2 (KJV)

      Over whom were three presidents appointed?

      Answer: Over the princes

      Study note. And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first. (Daniel 6:2)

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    3. Lesson 3 · Daniel 6:4 (KJV)

      Why did the other presidents and princes seek to find fault with Daniel?

      Answer: They could find none

      Study note. 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)

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    4. Lesson 4 · Daniel 6:7 (KJV)

      What law did the conspirators persuade the king to sign?

      Answer: No one may pray for thirty days

      Study note. 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)

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    5. Lesson 5 · Daniel 6:10 (KJV)

      How many times a day did Daniel pray?

      Answer: Three times

      Study note. 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)

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    6. Lesson 6 · Daniel 6:10 (KJV)

      Where in his house did Daniel pray?

      Answer: In his chamber with the windows open toward Jerusalem

      Study note. 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)

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    7. Lesson 7 · Daniel 6:14 (KJV)

      What was the king's reaction when forced to cast Daniel to the lions?

      Answer: He labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him

      Study note. 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)

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    8. Lesson 8 · Daniel 6:16 (KJV)

      What did the king say to Daniel before sealing the den?

      Answer: Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee

      Study note. Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. (Daniel 6:16)

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    9. Lesson 9 · Daniel 6:19 (KJV)

      What did the king do the next morning?

      Answer: Went in haste unto the den of lions

      Study note. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions. (Daniel 6:19)

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    10. Lesson 10 · Daniel 6:24 (KJV)

      What happened to those who accused Daniel?

      Answer: They were cast into the den of lions

      Study note. 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)

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does daniel 6 quiz — daniel in the lions' den point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?