“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.”
When the king heard this, he was very much distressed and determined to save Daniel. He spent the whole day trying to rescue him. The king's response reveals his affection for Daniel and his recognition that the conspiracy has wronged both Daniel and himself. Darius's distress and his efforts to save Daniel suggest that the king understands the trap: the conspirators have used his own edict against him, forcing him to execute his trusted servant. The king's struggle throughout the day (determined to save Daniel, spent the whole day trying) shows his conflict between his personal affection for Daniel and his legal obligations. Yet the law's permanence (cannot be revoked) prevents him from rescinding the edict.
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