Bel and the Dragon 23-25

Common English Bible

A living god?

²³ Now there was a big snake that the Babylonians worshipped. ²⁴ The king said to Daniel,“You can’t say that this one isn’t a living god. So worship it!”

²⁵ Daniel said,“I will keep worshipping the Lord my God, because he is a living God. But, Your Majesty, just give me permission, and I’ll kill the snake without using a sword or stick!”