accused Daniel] See note Chap 3. 8. cast them into the den of lions] This is a terrible example against all the wicked, which do against their conscience make cruell laws to destroy the children of God; and also admonisheth Princes how to punish such when their wickednesse is come to light; though not in every point or with like circumstances, yet to execute true justice upon them. See Psalm. 7. 16. and 9. 16. brake all their bones] Persecutors oft times have bloody ends, as here, and Chap. 3. 22.