Characters
Biblical figures
Prophets
Daniel
"God is my judge"
Bio Summary
דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel)Young man taken captive to Babylon who became an advisor to kings, keeping his faith intact. Received apocalyptic visions.
Birth
w. 620 BC
Death
w. 530 BC
Family
companions: Ananias, Misael, Azarias
Key Events
- Deportation to Babylon
- Refusal of unclean food
- Interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream
- Friends in the burning furnace
- Writing on the wall
- Lions' den
- Prophetic visions
Character Traits
FidelityWisdomCouragePrayer
Historical Locations
JerusalemBabylonPersia
Life Lessons
- It is possible to maintain faith in hostile environments
- Spiritual discipline sustains in times of trial
- God honors those who honor him
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