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Daniel in der Löwengrube — Daniel in the Lions’ Den in German, illustrated graded reader

German bilingual graded story

Daniel in der Löwengrube

Daniel in the Lions’ Den in German

4 levels: A0–B1 Natural German audio9 minGerman + English bilingual support

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A0 · Starter· 9 minA1 · Beginner· 9 minA2 · Elementary· 9 minB1 · Intermediate· 9 min

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Daniel is a trusted official in the kingdom of Darius, but jealous rivals search for a way to destroy him. They persuade the king to issue a law forbidding anyone from praying to any god or person except the king. Daniel continues praying openly to God and is condemned to spend the night in a den of lions. Although King Darius regrets his decision, even he cannot cancel the law. Daniel in the Lions’ Den is a famous Bible story about faith, courage and remaining loyal to one’s beliefs when obedience carries a deadly price.

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Scene 1 of Daniel in the Lions’ Den, illustratedDaniel in der Löwengrube · Scene 1

König Darius setzt hundertzwanzig Statthalter über das Königreich ein. Im ganzen Königreich sind diese Statthalter. Über ihnen sind drei hohe Beamte. Daniel ist einer von den drei Männern. Die Statthalter geben diesen drei Männern Bericht. So hat der König keinen Schaden. Daniel ist besser als die anderen hohen Beamten und Statthalter. Ein besonderer Geist ist in Daniel. Deshalb will der König Daniel über das ganze Reich setzen. Da suchen die hohen Beamten und die Statthalter einen Grund gegen Daniel. Sie suchen etwas aus der Arbeit im Königreich. Aber sie finden nichts. Daniel ist treu. Daniel macht nichts falsch. Diese Männer sagen: „Wir finden keinen Grund gegen Daniel. Wir finden nur etwas bei dem Gesetz von seinem Gott.“

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