Daniel 6:1-5 - They could find no corruption in him

6:1,2

This is undoubtedly the most famous incident in the book, Daniel in the lion’s den. By this time Daniel has seen much, experienced much, and is getting on in years. There is considerable debate over exactly who Darius was, with some identifying him with Cyrus. I am not going to delve into this as it doesn’t really interest me. The kingdom was large and needed proper governance, so Darius appointed 120 satraps to rule. These had three chief ministers over them, one of whom was Daniel. So Daniel was in a position of considerable influence, and this in an ungodly kingdom. Sometimes God will promote Christians into high positions in the world.

6:3-5

As well as having a high position, Daniel was very good at it. He fully deserved his position. In fact, Daniel was so good at his job that Darius set him over the whole kingdom. Now this aroused jealousy among the other leaders, so they tried to find a way to trap Daniel and find grounds for his dismissal (or worse). However, Daniel was a man of integrity, and they could find no corruption in him. We should all take Daniel as an example. This left them with one last option. They would find something in Daniel’s devotion to God to use an excuse to get rid of him. We do see the same thing happening today (though without the lions).