Daniel 6:26 I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.

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New International Version
“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end.

New Living Translation
“I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end.

English Standard Version
I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end.

Berean Standard Bible
I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.

King James Bible
I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

New King James Version
I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, And steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall endure to the end.

New American Standard Bible
I issue a decree that in all the realm of my kingdom people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever.

NASB 1995
“I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever.

NASB 1977
“I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom, men are to fear and be in dread before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be unto the end.

Amplified Bible
I issue a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to [reverently] fear and tremble before the God of Daniel, For He is the living God, enduring and steadfast forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever.

Christian Standard Bible
I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For he is the living God, and he endures forever; his kingdom will never be destroyed, and his dominion has no end.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people must tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion has no end.

American Standard Version
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, And his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed; and his dominion shall be even unto the end.

Contemporary English Version
I command everyone in my kingdom to worship and honor the God of Daniel. He is the living God, the one who lives forever. His power and his kingdom will never end.

English Revised Version
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I decree that in every part of my kingdom people should tremble with terror in front of Daniel's God, the living God who continues forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed. His power lasts to the end [of time].

Good News Translation
I command that throughout my empire everyone should fear and respect Daniel's God. "He is a living God, and he will rule forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his power will never come to an end.

International Standard Version
"I hereby decree that in every area of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, who endures forever. His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed, and his dominion continues forever.

Majority Standard Bible
I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.

NET Bible
I have issued an edict that throughout all the dominion of my kingdom people are to revere and fear the God of Daniel. "For he is the living God; he endures forever. His kingdom will not be destroyed; his authority is forever.

New Heart English Bible
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God, and steadfast forever. His kingdom shall not be destroyed; and his dominion shall be to the end.

Webster's Bible Translation
I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even to the end.

World English Bible
“I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God, and steadfast forever. His kingdom is that which will not be destroyed. His dominion will be even to the end.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
From before me a decree is made, that in every dominion of my kingdom they are trembling and fearing before the God of Daniel, for He [is] the living God, and abiding for all ages, and His kingdom that which [is] not destroyed, and His dominion [is] to the end.

Young's Literal Translation
From before me is made a decree, that in every dominion of my kingdom they are trembling and fearing before the God of Daniel, for He is the living God, and abiding to the ages, and His kingdom that which is not destroyed, and His dominion is unto the end.

Smith's Literal Translation
From before me a decree was set forth that in every dominion of my kingdom to be trembling and fearing from before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and standing forever, and his kingdom that shall not be destroyed, and his dominion even to the end.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
It is decreed by me, that in all my empire and my kingdom all men dread and fear the God of Daniel. For he is the living and eternal God for ever: and his kingdom shall not be destroyed, and his power shall be for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
It is hereby established by my decree that, in all my empire and my kingdom, they shall begin to tremble and fear the God of Daniel. For he is the living and eternal God forever, and his kingdom will not be destroyed, and his power will last forever.

New American Bible
I decree that throughout my royal domain the God of Daniel is to be reverenced and feared: “For he is the living God, enduring forever, whose kingdom shall not be destroyed, whose dominion shall be without end,

New Revised Standard Version
I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people should tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: For he is the living God, enduring forever. His kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion has no end.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God and endures for ever, and his kingdom shall not be destroyed and his dominion shall be even to the end.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The law has been set from before me that in every dominion of my kingdom they shall be shaken and stand in awe before the God of Daniel, for he is The Living God, and he endures to the eternities, and his kingdom is not destroyed and his dominion is until the end

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
I make a decree, that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God, And stedfast for ever, And His kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall be even unto the end;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
This decree has been set forth by me in every dominion of my kingdom, that men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living and eternal God, and his kingdom shall not be destroyed, and his dominion is for ever.

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Audio Bible

Context

Darius Honors God
25Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. 26 I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. 27He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”…

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Cross References

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.

Isaiah 45:23
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Romans 14:11
It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”

Psalm 22:27-28
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. / For dominion belongs to the LORD and He rules over the nations.

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

1 Timothy 6:15-16
which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. / He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Treasury of Scripture

I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even to the end.

make.

Daniel 3:29
Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.

Ezra 6:8-12
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered…

Ezra 7:12,13
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time…

tremble.

Psalm 2:11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 99:1-3
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved…

Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

for.

Daniel 4:34
And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

Deuteronomy 5:26
For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?

1 Samuel 17:26,36
And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God? …

and stedfast.

Psalm 93:1,2
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved…

Psalm 146:10
The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.

Malachi 3:6
For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

and his kingdom.

Daniel 2:44
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Daniel 4:3,34
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation…

Daniel 7:14,27
And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed…

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Daniel 6

1. Daniel is made chief of the presidents.
4. They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree.
10. Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den.
18. Daniel is saved;
24. his adversaries devoured;
25. and God magnified by a decree.

Berean Study Bible

I issue a decree
This phrase indicates a formal and authoritative command from a ruler. In the context of Daniel 6, King Darius is the one issuing the decree. Historically, decrees from kings in the ancient Near East were binding and carried significant weight. The Hebrew root for "decree" (טְעֵם, te'em) suggests a command or edict that is meant to be obeyed without question. This reflects the absolute power and authority that kings held during this period. From a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the sovereignty of God, who can influence even the hearts of kings to fulfill His divine purposes.

that in every part of my kingdom
This phrase emphasizes the vastness of King Darius's realm, which was extensive, covering a significant portion of the known world at the time. The historical context here is the Medo-Persian Empire, which succeeded the Babylonian Empire and was known for its vast and diverse territories. The decree's reach across the entire kingdom signifies the universal nature of the command, underscoring the idea that God's influence and authority extend over all nations and peoples.

men must tremble in fear
The words "tremble in fear" convey a deep sense of reverence and awe. The Hebrew root for "tremble" (זְוָע, zeva) implies a physical reaction to something overwhelmingly powerful or majestic. In the biblical context, fear of the Lord is often associated with wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 9:10). This phrase suggests that recognition of God's power and majesty should lead to a profound respect and acknowledgment of His sovereignty.

before the God of Daniel
This phrase identifies the God of Daniel as the object of reverence and fear. Daniel's God is the God of Israel, Yahweh, who has demonstrated His power and faithfulness throughout the narrative of the book. The historical context here is significant, as Daniel's unwavering faith and the miraculous deliverance from the lions' den serve as a testament to the power and reality of his God. From a conservative Christian perspective, this underscores the truth that God is actively involved in the lives of His people and is worthy of worship and reverence by all, regardless of their background or status.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(26) Unto the end.--The language of this decree is remarkably Scriptural. This is due, no doubt, to the share which Daniel had in the composition of it. By the "end" is meant the end of all the heathen kingdoms which shall arise upon the earth, or, in other words, the setting up of the kingdom of the Messiah.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I hereby
שִׂ֣ים (śîm)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7761: To set, make

decree
טְעֵם֒ (ṭə·‘êm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2942: Flavor, judgment, account

that
דִּ֣י ׀ (dî)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because

in every
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

part
שָׁלְטָ֣ן (šā·lə·ṭān)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7985: Dominion

of my kingdom,
מַלְכוּתִ֗י (mal·ḵū·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom

[men are to] tremble
זָיְעִין֙ (zā·yə·‘în)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 2112: To tremble

in fear
וְדָ֣חֲלִ֔ין (wə·ḏā·ḥă·lîn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 1763: To slink, to fear, be formidable

before
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than

the God
אֱלָהֵ֣הּ (’ĕ·lā·hêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 426: God

of
דִּי־ (dî-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because

Daniel:
דָֽנִיֵּ֑אל (ḏā·nî·yêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1841: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', an Israelite leader in Babylon

For
דִּי־ (dî-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because

He
ה֣וּא ׀ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1932: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

is the living
חַיָּ֗א (ḥay·yā)
Adjective - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 2417: Alive, life

God,
אֱלָהָ֣א (’ĕ·lā·hā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 426: God

and He endures forever;
וְקַיָּם֙ (wə·qay·yām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7011: Permanent

His kingdom
וּמַלְכוּתֵהּ֙ (ū·mal·ḵū·ṯêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom

will never
לָ֣א (lā)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3809: Not, no

be destroyed,
תִתְחַבַּ֔ל (ṯiṯ·ḥab·bal)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2255: To destroy, hurt

and His dominion
וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֖הּ (wə·šā·lə·ṭā·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7985: Dominion

will never end.
סוֹפָֽא׃ (sō·w·p̄ā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 5491: A termination

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