Who was Daniel?

Interpretation of dreams

The story of Daniel

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Daniel is a biblical figure who appears in the Old Testament. He was a Jewish captive who was taken to Babylon during the Babylonian exile. He served as a high-ranking official in the court of Nebuchadnezzar II and later Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon. He is famous for his ability to interpret dreams and visions, which he demonstrated several times in the court. One of the most famous stories about Daniel is the story of the lions' den, where he was thrown into a den of lions but was protected by God and emerged unharmed. Daniel was born in Judah and was probably taken captive to Babylon when he was a young man. There is no record of his place of birth or death, but he lived a long life and is believed to have died in Babylon. Daniel was known for his wisdom, integrity, and faith in God. He is remembered as a model of faithfulness and obedience to God, even in the face of danger and adversity. His writings in the book of Daniel have inspired many generations of believers, and he is considered a prophet in Jewish and Christian traditions.

Name meaning

God is my judge

Name origin

Hebrew.

Role

prophet

First mention

1 Chronicles 3:1

Appearances in the Bible

73 mentions

Daniel in the Bible

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Matthew

Chapter 24

Signs of the End Times

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world.

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Mark

Chapter 13

Signs of the End Times

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 3

Sons of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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Ezra

Chapter 8

Ezra's Assembly

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

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Nehemiah

Chapter 10

The Signing of a Covenant

The signing of a covenant to obey the law, including the appointment of leaders to enforce the law.

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Daniel

Chapter 1

Daniel's Exile to Babylon

Daniel and other Jewish young nobles are taken into exile in Babylon and are trained in the ways of the Babylonians.

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Daniel

Chapter 2

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and Daniel interprets it as a vision of the future kingdoms of the wo...

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Daniel

Chapter 4

Nebuchadnezzar's Humiliation

King Nebuchadnezzar becomes proud and is punished by God, who causes him to live like an animal for seven years.

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Daniel

Chapter 5

The Writing on the Wall

The chapter unfolds the enigmatic writing on the wall during Belshazzar's feast, signaling impending judgment and the sw...

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Daniel

Chapter 6

Daniel in the Lion's Den

Daniel refuses to stop praying to God, even when King Darius issues an edict against it. He is thrown into a lion's den,...

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Daniel

Chapter 7

Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts

Daniel has a vision of four beasts that represent the future kingdoms of the world, and a "Son of Man" who represents Go...

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Daniel

Chapter 8

The Ram and the Goat

Daniel has a vision of a ram and a goat that represents the rise and fall of the Persian and Greek empires.

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Daniel

Chapter 9

Daniel's Prayer for Jerusalem

Daniel prays for the restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah.

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Daniel

Chapter 10

The Vision of the Glorious Man

Daniel has a vision of a glorious man who represents the protection and guidance of God.

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Daniel

Chapter 12

The End Times

Daniel prophesies about the end times, including the resurrection and judgment of all people.

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Ezekiel

Chapter 14

False Prophets Condemned

In Ezekiel chapter 14, God speaks to Ezekiel about the false prophets who have been leading His people astray. He warns ...

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Ezekiel

Chapter 28

A Prophecy Against the King of Tyre

In Ezekiel 28, the prophet delivers a message from God to the king of Tyre, condemning his pride and arrogance. The king...

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