24 The king then gave orders , and they brought those men who had maliciously e accused e Daniel , and they cast them, their children and their wives into the lions' den ; and they had not reached the bottom of the den before e the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 6:24
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.