Daniel 6:19 akjv — Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.

American King James Version

"Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions. "

— Daniel 6:19, American King James Version

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Daniel 6 — Context

16

Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spoke and said to Daniel, Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.

17

And a stone was brought, and laid on the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel. ¶

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Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him.

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Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.

20

And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice to Daniel: and the king spoke and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is your God, whom you serve continually, able to deliver you from the lions?

21

Then said Daniel to the king, O king, live for ever.

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My God has sent his angel, and has shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: for as much as before him innocence was found in me; and also before you, O king, have I done no hurt.

Daniel 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 6:19 say?
Daniel 6:19 in the American King James Version reads: “Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions. ”
Where is Daniel 6:19 in the Bible?
Daniel 6:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 6, verse 19.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 6:19.
What translation should I read Daniel 6:19 in?
Daniel 6:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 6:19?
Daniel 6:19 reads (AKJV): “Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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