This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Bel and the Snake 1_1:18 - Revised Standard Version CI18 As soon as the doors were opened, the king looked at the table, and shouted in a loud voice, “You are great, O Bel; and with you there is no deceit, none at all.” See the chapterMore versionsGood News Translation (US Version)18 As soon as the door was opened, the king saw the empty table and shouted, “You are great, O Bel! You really are a god.” See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition18 As soon as the door was opened, the king looked at the empty table and shouted, “Bel, you are a great god, and you always tell the truth!” See the chapter |