Daniel 6:10

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Cross-reference

Daniel 6:13 Historical context

In Daniel 6:13, the accusers describe Daniel's custom of praying three times daily, confirming the practice here.

Daniel 9:3 Parallel

In Daniel 9:3, Daniel turns to God in prayer and supplication, showing the same habit of prayer described here.

Acts 20:24 Parallel

In Acts 20:24, Paul counts his life as nothing to finish his race—mirroring Daniel's willingness to risk death for faithful prayer.

Luke 12:4-9 echoes Jesus' teaching to fear God, not man—the rationale behind Daniel's continued prayer.

In Acts 4:17-19, Peter and John refuse to obey human command over God; Daniel's choice to pray contrasts the king's decree.

Acts 4:18 Parallel

Acts 4:18 depicts the apostles ordered to stop speaking in Jesus' name—a direct parallel to Daniel being forbidden to pray.

Acts 4:19 Parallel

Acts 4:19 explicitly states the principle: obey God rather than men—which Daniel embodied when he continued praying.

Acts 4:29 Parallel

Acts 4:29 shows the early church praying for boldness after threats—similar to Daniel's response of continuing to pray despite danger.

Acts 5:29 Parallel

Acts 5:29 declares 'We must obey God rather than men'—the very principle Daniel lived by when he prayed despite the decree.

In Acts 5:40-42, the apostles rejoice after being flogged and continue teaching daily—paralleling Daniel's persistent prayer despite the king's decree.

Acts 7:60 Parallel

In Acts 7:60, Stephen kneels as he is martyred, echoing Daniel's posture of prayer under threat.

Matthew 10:28-33 teaches fear God over man who can kill the body—the same principle governing Daniel's choice to pray.

In Ephesians 3:14, Paul describes kneeling before the Father, a spiritual posture matching Daniel's practice.

In Philippians 1:20, Paul hopes Christ will be exalted whether by life or death—like Daniel who entrusts his fate to God while praying.

In Philippians 4:6, Paul urges prayer with thanksgiving — Daniel's practice of giving thanks in prayer exactly models this command.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul commands unceasing prayer — Daniel's three daily prayers demonstrate persistent devotion.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Paul instructs giving thanks in everything — Daniel gave thanks despite the lion's den threat, modeling this.

Hebrews 4:16 invites bold approach to God's throne; Daniel's persistence despite the decree exemplifies that boldness.

In Hebrews 13:15, the writer urges a continual sacrifice of praise — Daniel's regular offering of thanksgiving is a clear example.

In Revelation 2:10, the call to be faithful unto death for the crown of life echoes Daniel's faithfulness even when facing the lions.

In Revelation 2:13, Antipas held fast his faith under persecution—paralleling Daniel who did not deny God despite the royal decree.

Psalm 11:1 Parallel

Psalm 11:1 expresses trust in God as refuge rather than fleeing—the same confidence that led Daniel to keep praying.

In 1 Kings 8:30, Solomon dedicates the temple as direction for prayer; Daniel's prayer toward Jerusalem follows this pattern.

1 Kings 8:44 establishes praying toward Jerusalem; Daniel follows that pattern exactly in his exile prayers.

1 Kings 8:48-50 extends Solomon's prayer to exiles repenting toward Jerusalem; Daniel's prayer embodies that posture.

2 Chronicles 6:38 parallels 1 Kings 8:48, reinforcing the practice of praying toward Jerusalem from exile.

Nehemiah 6:11 shows another leader refusing to flee from threats—parallel to Daniel's refusal to stop praying despite the decree.

Psalm 34:1 Related theme

In Psalm 34:1, David vows to bless God at all times — Daniel's thrice-daily thanksgiving exemplifies this continual praise.

Psalm 55:17 Parallel

In Psalm 55:17, the psalmist prays evening, morning, and noon — the same three daily prayers as Daniel.

Psalm 138:2 Allusion

In Psalm 138:2, bowing toward the holy temple and giving thanks exactly matches Daniel’s practice of prayer toward Jerusalem.

In Proverbs 28:1, the righteous are bold as a lion; Daniel boldly prays despite the threat, exemplifying this proverb.

In Psalm 119:110, the psalmist does not stray from God’s precepts despite a snare; Daniel does not stray from prayer despite the decree.

In 2 Chronicles 6:20, Solomon prays for God's eyes to be on the temple—Daniel's practice of praying toward Jerusalem follows this pattern.

In 1 Kings 8:29, Solomon asks God's eyes to be open toward the temple—Daniel prays facing Jerusalem, directly applying this dedication prayer.

Psalm 28:2 Allusion

In Psalm 28:2, lifting hands toward the sanctuary mirrors Daniel’s posture of praying toward Jerusalem.

Psalm 109:4 Parallel

In Psalm 109:4, the psalmist responds to accusation with prayer, just as Daniel prays despite being accused.

Psalm 137:5 Allusion

In Psalm 137:5, the vow to never forget Jerusalem parallels Daniel’s faithful prayer toward Jerusalem.

Ephesians 6:18 calls for prayer at all times — Daniel's thrice-daily habit exemplifies this constant, disciplined prayer.

Acts 3:1 Parallel

In Acts 3:1, Peter and John go to the temple at the ninth hour of prayer — a set time Daniel also observed in his thrice-daily routine.

Matthew 6:5 Contrast

In Matthew 6:5, Jesus warns against hypocritical public prayer; Daniel’s public prayer was sincere and not for show, aligning with that teaching.

Job 36:21 Contrast

In Job 36:21, the warning against choosing sin to avoid affliction contrasts with Daniel’s choice to accept affliction rather than cease praying.

Jonah 2:4 Parallel

Jonah 2:4 looks toward the holy temple from distress; Daniel's daily prayer toward Jerusalem echoes that orientation.

In Matthew 22:21, Jesus teaches dual loyalty — to Caesar and to God — similar to Daniel's choice to obey God over the king's decree.

Acts 10:2 Parallel

Acts 10:2 describes Cornelius praying regularly — like Daniel, a pattern of devout, consistent prayer life despite background.

Psalm 5:7 Parallel

Psalm 5:7 shows David bowing toward the temple; Daniel similarly directs his prayers toward Jerusalem's temple site.

Psalm 11:3 Parallel

In Psalm 11:3, the question of what the righteous do when foundations are destroyed is answered by Daniel: he prays.

Luke 22:41 Parallel

In Luke 22:41, Jesus also kneels to pray, showing a posture of humility and submission similar to Daniel's custom.

Psalm 95:6 Parallel

Psalm 95:6 calls for kneeling before the Lord; Daniel's three daily kneelings embody that worship.

Luke 6:12 Parallel

In Luke 6:12, Jesus prays all night before a major decision — both model persistent, devoted prayer despite circumstances.

Acts 20:36 Parallel

In Acts 20:36, Paul kneels to pray with the Ephesian elders, a similar posture of communal prayer.

Acts 21:5 Parallel

In Acts 21:5, Paul's group kneels on the beach to pray, reflecting the same posture of devotion.

Acts 9:40 Parallel

In Acts 9:40, Peter kneels to pray before raising Tabitha, mirroring Daniel's prayer posture.

Ezra 9:5 Parallel

Ezra 9:5 shows Ezra falling to his knees in prayer; Daniel's kneeling practice aligns with that posture.

Colossians 3:17 Related theme

In Colossians 3:17, Paul instructs doing all with thanksgiving — Daniel's habit of giving thanks in his set prayers reflects this principle.

Psalm 86:3 Related theme

In Psalm 86:3, the psalmist cries out all day long, similar to Daniel's persistent daily prayer.

2 Chronicles 6:13 describes Solomon kneeling; Daniel's kneeling prayer mirrors that act of devotion.

1 Kings 8:54 records Solomon kneeling in prayer; Daniel also knelt, adopting that posture of humility.