Bible Verses

Daniel was very close to the king, who esteemed him more than any of his other friends.

Bel or the Fraud Uncovered When King Astyages died, Cyrus, the Persian, took the throne.

From that day onward, Daniel was greatly esteemed by the people.

Hilkiah and his wife praised God for the justice given to Susanna, and so did Joakim, her husband, along with all her relatives, for she was not found guilty of any shameful deed.

They were sentenced to death. As a result, the life of an innocent woman was spared that day.

They turned against the two elders who, through Daniel’s efforts, had been convicted by their own words. According to Moses’ law, the punishment the two elders had planned to impose on their neighbor was applied to them.

The entire assembly shouted and praised God for helping those who trust in him.

“Your lie has also cost you your head—Daniel said—God’s angel waits to cut you both in two.”

Tell me then, under what tree did you catch them committing the crime?” The answer came: “Under an oak.”

This is how you have treated the daughters of Israel, who, out of fear, have yielded to you. But here is a daughter of Judah who would not tolerate your wickedness.