¹⁷ Next, Daniel went to his house and explained the situation to Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael, his companions.

¹⁸ They were to seek mercy from the God of Heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions would not be put to death with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

¹⁶ Then the king gave the order, and Daniel was brought and thrown into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you.”