Daniel 6:12

Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Cross-reference

Daniel 6:8 Parallel

Daniel 6:8 records the decree's establishment; here it is enforced against Daniel. Direct narrative cause and effect.

Daniel 3:8–12 Historical context

Daniel 3:8-12 similarly has officials accusing Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego of disobeying a royal decree about worship.

Daniel 2:13 Parallel

Daniel 2:13 records a royal decree threatening Daniel's life, similar to the death decree he faces in this chapter.

Daniel 3:10 Parallel

Daniel 3:10 involves a decree forcing worship of an idol; here a decree forbids prayer to God. Both test loyalty.

Esther 1:19 Historical context

Esther 1:19 illustrates the irrevocable nature of Persian decrees, explaining why the king could not revoke this one.

Esther 8:8 Historical context

Esther 8:8 reiterates that a Persian decree sealed by the king cannot be revoked, echoing the legal reality here.

Esther 3:12 Parallel

Esther 3:12 shows another Persian decree sealed with the king's signet, leading to persecution of God's people.