19 At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions' den.

Other Translations of Daniel 6:19

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

19 Then, at break of day, the king arose and went in haste to the den of lions.

The Message

19 At daybreak the king got up and hurried to the lions' den.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

19 Very early the next morning, the king got up and hurried out to the lions' den.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 6:19

Commentary on Daniel 6:18-24

(Read Daniel 6:18-24)

The best way to have a good night, is to keep a good conscience. We are sure of what the king doubted, that the servants of the living God have a Master well able to protect them. See the power of God over the fiercest creatures, and believe his power to restrain the roaring lion that goeth about continually seeking to devour. Daniel was kept perfectly safe, because he believed in his God. Those who boldly and cheerfully trust in God to protect them in the way of duty, shall always find him a present help. Thus the righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. The short triumph of the wicked will end in their ruin.