12
Chapters
357
Verses
Daniel
Author
535 BC
Date Written
Daniel demonstrates faithfulness in exile while receiving visions of God's sovereignty over all kingdoms of history.
To encourage faithfulness under persecution and reveal God's ultimate triumph over earthly kingdoms.
Daniel served in Babylon and Persia, spanning the entire exile period.
Hebrew
דאניאל
Dani'el
“God is My Judge”
Greek
Δανιήλ
Daniēl
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Faithfulness in exile
Future kingdoms
“Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us.”
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths.”
“The God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed.”
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