Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

When Daniel learned that the written document had been signed, he went to an upstairs room in his house that had windows opened facing Jerusalem. Three times a day he would kneel down, pray, and give thanks to his God, just as he had previously done.

New American Standard Bible

Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.

King James Version

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, 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, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Holman Bible

When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

A Conservative Version

And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he knelt upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he d

American Standard Version

And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Amplified

Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he went into his house (now in his roof chamber his windows were open toward Jerusalem); he continued to get down on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously.

Bible in Basic English

And Daniel, on hearing that the writing had been signed, went into his house; (now he had windows in his room on the roof opening in the direction of Jerusalem;) and three times a day he went down on his knees in prayer and praise before his God, as he had done before.

Darby Translation

And when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and, his windows being open in his upper chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Julia Smith Translation

And Daniel as soon as he knew that the writing was signed, went up into his house; and the windows being opened to him in his upper chambers before Jerusalem, three times in the day he kneeled upon his knees, and praying and praising before his God, for the cause that he did from before this

King James 2000

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, 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, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now {when} Daniel realized that the document was signed, he went to his house ({now he had windows in his upper room that were open} toward Jerusalem), and three times {daily} he knelt on his knees and prayed and [gave] praise before his God, {just as} he had been doing {previously}.

Modern King James verseion

And when he had learned that the document was signed, Daniel went to his house. And his windows were open in his roof room toward Jerusalem; and he kneeled on his knees three times a day and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Now when Daniel understood that the writing was made, he went into his house: and the windows of his hall toward Jerusalem stood open. There kneeled he down upon his knees, three times a day: there he made his petition, and praised his God, like as his manner was to do afore time.

NET Bible

When Daniel realized that a written decree had been issued, he entered his home, where the windows in his upper room opened toward Jerusalem. Three times daily he was kneeling and offering prayers and thanks to his God just as he had been accustomed to do previously.

New Heart English Bible

When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

The Emphasized Bible

But, Daniel, when he knew that the writing, was signed, went to his own house, and, the windows being opened to him, in his chamber, toward Jerusalem, three times a day, was he kneeling upon his knees, and praying and giving thanks before his God, in like manner as he had been doing aforetime.

Webster

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber towards Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

World English Bible

When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house (now his windows were open in his room toward Jerusalem) and he kneeled on his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did before.

Youngs Literal Translation

And Daniel, when he hath known that the writing is signed, hath gone up to his house, and the window being opened for him, in his upper chamber, over-against Jerusalem, three times in a day he is kneeling on his knees, and praying, and confessing before his God, because that he was doing it before this.

Themes

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The man the lions would not eat

holy Boldness » Exemplified » Daniel

Civil service » Corruption in

Conspiracy » Instances of » Daniel

Courage » Examples of » Daniel

Courage » Instances of the courage of conviction » Daniel, in persisting in prayer regardless of the edict against praying

Daniel » General references to

Daniel » Characteristics of » Prayerfulness

Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of

Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayer three times a day

Diplomacy » Instances of » Corrupt practices in: the officers of nebuchadnezzars court to secure the destruction of daniel

Faith » Exemplified » Daniel

Faith » Trial of » Daniel, when forbidden to pray to jehovah

Hatred » Exemplified » Enemies of daniel

Indictments » Instances of » Daniel, on the charge of defiance against authority

Jerusalem » The jews » Prayed towards

Jerusalem » Prayers of the israelites made toward

Obedience » Instances of » Daniel

Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Daniel

Persia » Government of, restricted by constitutional limitations

Piety » Examples of piety » Daniel

Politics » Corruption in » In the court » Of darius

Prayer » Conditions for successful » Three times a day

Prayer » Thrice daily

Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Daniel

private Prayer » Nothing should hinder

Religion » Examples of piety » Daniel

Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Daniel

Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Daniel

Seven » Seven things opened » Windows, for prayer

Steadfastness » Exemplified » Daniel

Symbols and similitudes » Praying toward the temple

Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » Prayer made toward

Thankfulness » Should be offered » In private worship

Thankfulness » Habitually offer

Thanksgiving » Should be offered » In private worship

Thanksgiving » Saints » Habitually offer

True religion » Examples of piety » Daniel

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
דּניּאל 
Daniye'l (Aramaic) 
Usage: 52

ידע 
Y@da` (Aramaic) 
Usage: 49

כּתב 
K@thab (Aramaic) 
Usage: 12

רשׁם 
R@sham (Aramaic) 
Usage: 7

he went
עלל 
`alal (Aramaic) 
bring in, come in, went in, bring, went, come
Usage: 11

בּית 
Bayith (Aramaic) 
Usage: 44

and his windows
כּו 
Kav (Aramaic) 
Usage: 1

פּתח 
P@thach (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

עלּית 
`alliyth 
Usage: 1

נגד 
Neged (Aramaic) 
Usage: 1

ירוּשׁלם 
Y@ruwshalem (Chald) 
Usage: 26

he kneeled
בּרך 
B@rak (Aramaic) 
Usage: 5

על 
`al (Aramaic) 
Usage: 102

בּרך 
Berek (Aramaic) 
Usage: 1

תּלתא תּלתה תּלת 
T@lath (Aramaic) 
Usage: 11

זמן 
Z@man (Aramaic) 
Usage: 11

a day
יום 
Yowm (Aramaic) 
Usage: 16

and prayed
צלא 
Ts@la' (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

and gave thanks
ידא 
Y@da' (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

קדם קדם 
Qodam (Aramaic) 
before, before , of , him,
Usage: 42

אלהּ 
'elahh (Aramaic) 
God, god
Usage: 95

as
קבל קבל 
Q@bel (Aramaic) 
Usage: 29

he did
הוה הוא 
Hava' (Aramaic) 
be, was,
Usage: 70

Prayers for Daniel 6:10

Context Readings

Daniel In The Lions' Den

9 So King Darius signed the edict contained in the written document. 10 When Daniel learned that the written document had been signed, he went to an upstairs room in his house that had windows opened facing Jerusalem. Three times a day he would kneel down, pray, and give thanks to his God, just as he had previously done. 11 The conspirators then went as a group and found Daniel praying and seeking help before his God.



Cross References

Psalm 55:17

Morning, noon, and night, I mulled over these things and cried out in my distress, and he heard my voice.

Psalm 95:6

Come! Let us worship and bow down; let us kneel in the presence of the LORD, who made us.

1 Kings 8:44

"When your people go out to war against their enemies, no matter what way you send them, and they pray to the LORD in the direction of the city that you have chosen and in the direction of the Temple that I have built for your name,

Psalm 5:7

But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.

Psalm 34:1

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise will be in my mouth continuously.

Jonah 2:4

So I told myself, "I have been driven away from you. How will I again gaze on your holy Temple?'

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men!

Philippians 4:6

Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Continually be prayerful.

1 Kings 8:30

Listen to the requests from your servant and from your people Israel as they pray in this direction, listen from the place where you reside in heaven, then hear and forgive.

1 Kings 8:38

whatever prayer or request is made, no matter whether it's made by a single man or by all of your people Israel, each praying out of his own hurting heart and anguish and stretching out his hands toward this Temple,

1 Kings 8:48-50

if they return to you with all of their heart and with all of their soul in the land of their enemies who have taken them captive, as they pray to you in the direction of their land that you have given to their ancestors and to the city that you have chosen, and to the Temple that I have built for your name,

1 Kings 8:54

When Solomon had completed saying this entire prayer to the LORD, he got up from kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven in the presence of the LORD's altar,

2 Chronicles 6:13

Solomon had a bronze platform constructed five cubits square and three cubits high. He had it erected in the middle of the courtyard, and stood on it. Then he knelt down on his knees in front of the entire congregation of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,

2 Chronicles 6:38

if they return to you with all of their heart and with all of their soul in the land where they have been taken captive, as they pray in the direction of their land that you have given to their ancestors and to the city that you have chosen, and to the Temple that I have built for your name,

Ezra 9:5

At the time of the evening sacrifice, I arose from my discouragement. Still in my torn garment and robe, I fell to my knees with my hands outstretched to the LORD my God,

Nehemiah 6:11

But I asked him, "Should a man like me run? Should someone like me run into the Temple to save his life? I won't go there!"

Psalm 11:1-2

I take refuge in the LORD. So how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains."?

Psalm 86:3

Have mercy on me Lord, for I call on you all day long.

Daniel 6:13

Then they told the king, "Daniel, who is one of the Judean exiles, pays no attention to you, your majesty, or to the written decree, since he is still praying three times a day."

Matthew 10:28-33

Stop being afraid of those who kill the body but can't kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.

Luke 12:4-9

"But I tell you, my friends, never be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can't do anything more.

Luke 14:26

"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father, mother, wife, children, brothers, and sisters, as well as his own life, he can't be my disciple.

Luke 22:41

Then he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, knelt down, and began to pray,

Acts 2:1-2

When the day of Pentecost was being celebrated, all of them were together in one place.

Acts 2:15

"Men of Judea and everyone living in Jerusalem! You must understand something, so pay close attention to my words. These men are not drunk as you suppose, for it's only nine o'clock in the morning.

Acts 3:1

One afternoon, Peter and John were on their way to the Temple for the three o'clock prayer time.

Acts 4:17-19

But to keep it from spreading any further among the people, let us warn them never again to speak to anyone in this name."

Acts 4:29

Lord, pay attention to their threats now, and allow your servants to speak your word boldly

Acts 5:20

"Go, stand in the Temple, and keep on telling the people the whole message about this life they can have."

Acts 5:40-42

So they were convinced by him. After calling in the apostles and beating them, they again ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus and let them go.

Acts 7:60

Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" After he had said this, he died.

Acts 9:40

Peter made them all go outside. After kneeling down, he prayed, turned to the body, and said, "Tabitha, get up!" She opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

Acts 10:9

Around noon the next day, while they were on their way and coming close to the town, Peter went up on the roof to pray.

Acts 20:24

But I don't place any value on my life, if only I can finish my race and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

Acts 20:36

When Paul had said this, he knelt down and prayed with all of them.

Acts 21:5

but when our time there came to an end, we left and proceeded on our journey. All of them accompanied us with their wives and children out of the city. We knelt on the beach, prayed,

Ephesians 3:14

This is the reason I bow my knees before the Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah,

Philippians 1:14

Moreover, because of my imprisonment the Lord has caused most of the brothers to become confident to speak God's word more boldly and courageously than ever before.

Philippians 1:20

I rejoice because I eagerly expect and hope that I will have nothing to be ashamed of, because through my boldness the Messiah will be exalted through me, now as always, whether I live or die.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do, whether by speech or action, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Hebrews 4:16

So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Hebrews 13:15

Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess his name.

Revelation 2:10

Don't be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The Devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor's crown of life.

Revelation 2:13

"I know where you live. Satan's throne is there. Yet you hold on to my name and have not denied your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed in your presence, where Satan lives.

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