On Daniel in the Lions' Den

A faithful servant is thrown to beasts for praying to God instead of the king. He survives unharmed due to divine protection.

◆ Held in common

What every account tells.

iFaithful prayer
iiDivine protection

◆ Where they part

How each tradition tells it.

Islam

The Quran does not explicitly narrate the lions' den story, though similar themes of protection exist.

Side by side

Read the passages as one.

Each scripture’s own words, laid alongside the others.

Christianity6:16

Daniel

“Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.”

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