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
In Daniel 6:13, the accusers describe Daniel's custom of praying three times daily, confirming the practice here.
In Daniel 9:3, Daniel turns to God in prayer and supplication, showing the same habit of prayer described here.
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 depicts the apostles ordered to stop speaking in Jesus' name—a direct parallel to Daniel being forbidden to pray.
Acts 4:19 explicitly states the principle: obey God rather than men—which Daniel embodied when he continued praying.
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 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.
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 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.
In Psalm 34:1, David vows to bless God at all times — Daniel's thrice-daily thanksgiving exemplifies this continual praise.
In Psalm 55:17, the psalmist prays evening, morning, and noon — the same three daily prayers as Daniel.
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.
In Psalm 28:2, lifting hands toward the sanctuary mirrors Daniel’s posture of praying toward Jerusalem.
In Psalm 109:4, the psalmist responds to accusation with prayer, just as Daniel prays despite being accused.
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.
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.
In Matthew 6:5, Jesus warns against hypocritical public prayer; Daniel’s public prayer was sincere and not for show, aligning with that teaching.
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 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 describes Cornelius praying regularly — like Daniel, a pattern of devout, consistent prayer life despite background.
Psalm 5:7 shows David bowing toward the temple; Daniel similarly directs his prayers toward Jerusalem's temple site.
In Psalm 11:3, the question of what the righteous do when foundations are destroyed is answered by Daniel: he prays.
In Luke 22:41, Jesus also kneels to pray, showing a posture of humility and submission similar to Daniel's custom.
Psalm 95:6 calls for kneeling before the Lord; Daniel's three daily kneelings embody that worship.
In Luke 6:12, Jesus prays all night before a major decision — both model persistent, devoted prayer despite circumstances.
In Acts 20:36, Paul kneels to pray with the Ephesian elders, a similar posture of communal prayer.
In Acts 21:5, Paul's group kneels on the beach to pray, reflecting the same posture of devotion.
In Acts 9:40, Peter kneels to pray before raising Tabitha, mirroring Daniel's prayer posture.
Ezra 9:5 shows Ezra falling to his knees in prayer; Daniel's kneeling practice aligns with that posture.
In Colossians 3:17, Paul instructs doing all with thanksgiving — Daniel's habit of giving thanks in his set prayers reflects this principle.
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.