Daniel 6:17-19

New International Reader's Version

¹⁷ A stone was brought and placed over the opening of the den. The king sealed it with his own special ring. He also sealed it with the rings of his nobles. Then nothing could be done to help Daniel. ¹⁸ The king returned to his palace. He didn’t eat anything that night. He didn’t ask for anything to be brought to him for his enjoyment. And he couldn’t sleep.

¹⁹ As soon as the sun began to rise, the king got up. He hurried to the lions’ den.