The 6th Chapter of the Book of Daniel tells the story of Daniel being cast into a den of lions to face certain death, only to be saved by an angel sent by God to close the jaws of the lion. The ...

In this painting by Peter Paul Rubens, 1577-1640, Daniel draws on his faith to survive being put into a den of lions overnight for his refusal to worship the king of Babylon instead of God, who ...

Perhaps we are seeing the story of the lion’s den playing out. We’re told: “Just like the days when you left Egypt, I will show you wonders.” (Micah 7; 15) ...

What Daniel Said in the Lions' Den. Share full article. Nov. 8, 1900. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from November 8, 1900, Page 2 Buy Reprints.

The Figure of Daniel at left, surrounded by lions, is pleading for divine assistance to rescue him from imminent death. He kneels on a rock and raises his arms above his head in a pleading gesture, ...