When the king heard this, he was upset and did his best to find some way to rescue Daniel. He kept trying until sunset.

Then the king returned to the palace and spent a sleepless night, without food or any form of entertainment.

When Jethro heard all this, he was happy

Hiram was extremely pleased when he received Solomon's message, and he said, "Praise the LORD today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as king of that great nation!"

King Hiram sent Solomon a letter in reply. He wrote, "Because the LORD loves his people, he has made you their king.

Praise the LORD God of Israel, Creator of heaven and earth! He has given King David a wise son, full of understanding and skill, who now plans to build a temple for the LORD and a palace for himself.

"Then why do I see four men walking around in the fire?" he asked. "They are not tied up, and they show no sign of being hurt---and the fourth one looks like an angel."

All the princes, governors, lieutenant governors, and other officials of the king gathered to look at the three men, who had not been harmed by the fire. Their hair was not singed, their clothes were not burned, and there was no smell of smoke on them.

The king said, "Praise the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel and rescued these men who serve and trust him. They disobeyed my orders and risked their lives rather than bow down and worship any god except their own.

They put their trust in God and prayed to him for help, and God answered their prayers and made them victorious over the Hagrites and their allies.

Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: "People of Judah and Jerusalem! Put your trust in the LORD your God, and you will stand your ground. Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed."

He helps them and rescues them; he saves them from the wicked, because they go to him for protection.

It is better to trust in the LORD than to depend on people.

It is better to trust in the LORD than to depend on human leaders.

Don't put your trust in human leaders; no human being can save you.

Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them and who depend on the LORD their God,

The LORD is like a strong tower, where the righteous can go and be safe.

You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.

"Yes," said Jesus, "if you yourself can! Everything is possible for the person who has faith."

Through faith they fought whole countries and won. They did what was right and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,