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Daniel and the Lions’ Den · Daniel 6

What happens to Daniel in the lions’ den?

A clear guide to the biblical account, the source passage, and the Mushkie book that includes it.

Mushkie sits among lions in the story artwork for Daniel’s lions’ den.
Daniel and the Lions’ Den · Volume Two
Short answer

Daniel continues praying despite a royal decree, so he is thrown into a den of lions. The next morning he is found unharmed and says God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths.

Bible referenceDaniel 6

Daniel and the Lions’ Den · Daniel 6

What happens in the Bible account?

Daniel 6 describes a plot against Daniel, the decree that makes his prayers punishable, and his night in the lions’ den. The king returns at dawn and finds Daniel alive. The story emphasizes Daniel’s faithfulness and deliverance.

How does Mushkie’s story relate?

Volume Two includes Daniel and the Lions’ Den. The book’s opening artwork softens the danger with lions gathered closely around Mushkie, giving the scene a warm, comic twist while keeping the recognizable story setting.

Reading note

Read Daniel 6 for the complete account. Volume Two adds an illustrated Mushkie adventure and a separate activity after each of its six stories.

Mushkie sits among lions in the story artwork for Daniel’s lions’ den.
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