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_1:5 - Revised Standard Version CI5 And the king said to him, “Why do you not worship Bel?” He answered, “Because I do not revere man-made idols, but the living God, who created heaven and earth and has dominion over all flesh.” See the chapterMore versionsGood News Translation (US Version)5 One day the king asked Daniel, “Why don't you worship Bel?” Daniel answered, “I do not worship idols made with human hands. I worship only the living God, who created heaven and earth and is the Lord of all human beings.” See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition5 Daniel answered, “I refuse to worship idols—they are made by humans. Instead, I worship the living God, because he created heaven and earth, and he rules everyone who lives.” See the chapter |