1)
What is "Shefarpara"?
1.
Rashi: It is dawn. This is common in Targum Yonason.
2)
What is "Nagha"?
1.
Rashi: It is light of [early] morning, unlike other kings, who rise at three hours into the day.
2.
Malbim: It is when the day illuminated a little.
3)
Why did he go to the lions' den?
1.
Malbim: It was to know what happened to Daniel.
