Old Testament · Faith
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel keeps praying to God even when a royal law makes faithfulness dangerous.
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Daniel served in a foreign kingdom with wisdom and honesty. Some jealous officials could not find any fault in his work, so they made a law against praying to anyone except the king.
Daniel did not hide his faith. He continued to pray to God, and he was thrown into a den of lions. That night, God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths, and Daniel was kept safe.
Children often understand pressure: the fear of being laughed at, left out, or punished for doing right. Daniel's story teaches quiet courage and steady faith.
Artwork in This Story
Daniel in the Lions' Den
- Artist
- Peter Paul Rubens
- Date
- c. 1614-1616
- Source
- National Gallery of Art / Wikimedia Commons Source
- Rights
- Open access public domain artwork image
Rubens fills the cave with danger, but Daniel's upward gaze keeps the focus on prayer and trust.
Key Lesson
Faithfulness means doing what is right before God, even when it is difficult.
Parent Questions
- Why were the officials jealous of Daniel?
- What did Daniel keep doing?
- How did God protect him?
- Where do children need quiet courage?
