LEB(i)
14 Then the king, when* he heard that ⌊report⌋,* he was extremely distressed over it; and ⌊concerning Daniel⌋* ⌊he was determined⌋* to rescue him. And until the setting of the sun he was making every effort to deliver him.
15 Then these men came as a group to the king and ⌊said⌋,* "Recall, O king, that with respect to the law of* the Medes and Persians that ⌊any⌋* decree or edict that the king establishes cannot be changed."
16 Then the king gave the command, and Daniel was brought in and they threw him into ⌊the lion pit⌋.* ⌊The king said⌋* to Daniel, "Your God, whom you serve ⌊faithfully⌋,* may he rescue you!"