King Darius of Mede wanted Daniel to rule over the whole realm, and the other presidents and princes sought to find occasion against him. And because they can't find any, they came up with a plan, and deceived king Darius into signing it. Under this decree, anyone who shall be caught asking a petition of any God or man except King Darius, shall be cast into the den of lions. When Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he still continued praying to God on his knees with the windows open, and gi