How did King Darius react after Daniel’s miraculous survival in the lion’s den?

How did King Darius react after Daniel’s miraculous survival in the lion’s den?

  1. He punished Daniel for defying the edict
  2. He ordered a new edict that acknowledged the power of Daniel’s God ✓
  3. He executed the conspirators who had framed Daniel
  4. He exiled Daniel to another region

Explanation

After Daniel survived a night with hungry lions, King Darius was amazed. He wrote a new law saying everyone must respect Daniel’s God.

While the king did punish the men who tricked him, the most important action was acknowledging God’s power. The new edict told the whole kingdom about the living God.

This miracle changed the king’s view and brought glory to God throughout the empire.