Daniel 6:5

Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 6:5

BSB

Finally these men said, "We will never find any charge against this Daniel, unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God."

AKJV

Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

CPDV

Therefore, these men said, "We will not find any complaint against this Daniel, unless it is against the law of his God."

ERV

Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

NHEB

Then these men said, "We will not find any charge against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God."

SMT

Then these men saying that, We shall not find against this Daniel any pretext except we shall find against him in the law of his God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 6:5

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Commentary for Daniel 6:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 6:5

Summary

Conspirators realize only religious law will compromise Daniel

Place

Babylon

Event

Plotting against the righteous

Estimated Time Period

c. 550 BC