Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God. Dan. 6:23
Then was the... The king had power to save Daniel from being put in the den of lions and to change his law, but how could he save face by doing so? Now that Daniel was delivered by such a miracle, he could act boldly and decisively to free him and punish Daniel’s enemies without being accused of changing his law through personal weakness and fallibility.
because he believe... This is referred to in Heb. 11:33.
The most important statement in the verse above is why Daniel was not hurt. He believed in his God. Faith in God saved Daniel from the mouth of the lion. The greatest trials of life require the greatest faith in God.
The king’s joy was overwhelming. His faith was helped on this day, as well. He has them release Daniel from the den. God protected Daniel in the lion’s den.
God openly honored Daniel’s faith for the purpose of showing His glory. That is not always the case, as God may choose to be glorified by permitting a trusted servant to be martyred with others, as were the faithful servants (in Heb. 11:33-38).
Discovering that Daniel was still alive, Darius was overjoyed and had him lifted from the den (see Dan. 6:17). This experience illustrated for Darius the validity of faith in God and His power to control circumstances and deliver those who trust in Him. For 30 days Darius was addressed as God by the people in his realm (cf. Dan. 6:7). But Daniel served the true God, who did what Darius could never do: shut the mouths of lions to protect one who depended on Him.
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