Daniel 6:13
Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.
DANIEL 6:13
Verse 13 shows the conspirators’ final push: they accuse Daniel directly as the “child of the captivity” who “regardeth not thee, O king.” They frame Daniel’s worship as defiance of both the king and the decree. This moment reveals their intent to demonize Daniel as an unfaithful subject, exploiting the king’s pride and sense of duty to expose Daniel as disloyal.
Theologically, this is a moment of moral clarity: Daniel is depicted not as a rebel but as a steadfast worshiper who remains loyal to God despite the cost. The contrast between Daniel’s faithfulness and the scheming of the court highlights the ultimate allegiance of the believer: to God above any earthly ruler. It also foreshadows the conflict between Daniel’s faith and the power structures that would repress it.
Practical applications: (1) Stand firm in righteous conviction when confronted with mischaracterization; (2) respond to accusations with integrity and a clear articulation of faith; (3) cultivate a long-term perspective that prioritizes divine allegiance over short-term status. The example invites believers to refuse to be conscripts to the regime’s manipulation and to rely on God’s justice and protection.
Cross-References: Psalm 27:1; 2 Timothy 4:7; Acts 7:54-60; 1 Peter 2:12