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Daniel 6 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Daniel in the Lions' Den

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolSafe with the Lions

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenGod Shut the Lions' Mouths

LION → picture 4PRAY → picture 3ANGEL → picture 2WINDOW → picture 1

Grade 1Daniel Prays

The king made a rule. → picture 3Daniel prayed three times a day. → picture 5Daniel was put with the lions. → picture 2God sent His angel. → picture 4In the morning, Daniel was safe. → picture 1

Grade 2Daniel Keeps Praying

  1. Why could the men find nothing wrong with Daniel? He was faithful. (circle)
  2. How many times a day did Daniel pray? Three times (circle)
  3. Where was Daniel put? In the den of lions
  4. Who shut the lions' mouths? God's angel (circle)
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Grade 3Faithful in Prayer

  1. Why could they find no fault in Daniel? Because he was faithful
  2. Which way were Daniel's windows open? Toward Jerusalem
  3. What did the king say before Daniel went into the den? Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.
  4. Why was Daniel not hurt? Because he had trusted in his God
1: Your God whom you serve continually, he will deliver you.2: Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste to the den of lions.3: Then the king was exceedingly glad, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den.4: His kingdom is that which will not be destroyed.

Grade 4As He Did Before

  1. Why was Daniel distinguished above the others? Because an excellent spirit was in him
  2. What did the leaders decide was their only chance against Daniel? The law of his God
  3. What did Daniel do when he knew the writing was signed? He kneeled three times a day, prayed, and gave thanks, as he did before.
  4. What did the king do during the night? He passed the night fasting.

Word bank: 1. Daniel; 2. God; 3. king; 4. prayed; 5. den

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Living God Delivers

  1. What did the officials say was the only way to accuse Daniel? Concerning the law of his God
  2. What did Daniel do when the decree was signed? He prayed and gave thanks three times a day, as he did before.
  3. Why could the king not rescue Daniel? He was trapped by his own law, which could not be changed.
  4. What did Darius write about God? He is the living God, and steadfast forever.
  5. In the New Testament, what does Hebrews say some stopped through faith? The mouths of lions

Word bank: 1. Daniel; 2. king; 3. deliver; 4. den; 5. Darius

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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