22. And there was a great dragon in that place, and the Babylonians worshipped him.
23. And the king said to Daniel, "Behold, now you cannot say that this is not a living god; therefore, adore him."
24. And Daniel said, "I adore the Lord, my God, for he is the living God. But that one is not a living god.
25. Therefore, you give me the power, O king, and I will execute this dragon without sword or club." And the king said, "I give it to you."
26. And so Daniel took pitch, and fat, and hair, and cooked them together. And he made lumps and put them into the dragon's mouth, and the dragon burst open. And he said, "Behold, this is what you worship."
27. When the Babylonians had heard this, they were greatly indignant. And gathering together against the king, they said, "The king has become a Jew. He has destroyed Bel, he has executed the dragon, and he has slaughtered the priests."
28. And when they came to the king, they said, "Deliver Daniel to us, otherwise we will execute you and your house."
29. Thus the king saw that they pressured him vehemently, and so, being compelled by necessity, he delivered Daniel to them.
30. And they cast him into the den of lions, and he was there for six days.