Daniel
Daniel in the Bible — descendant of Ithamar who went up with Ezra (EZR 8:2). Daniel belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “judgment of God; God my judge”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Biography
A young Jewish nobleman taken captive to Babylon, Daniel purposed not to defile himself with the king's food. God gave him wisdom exceeding all the Babylonian wise men. Daniel interpreted dreams for kings and received visions of future kingdoms. Despite threats and a lion's den, Daniel remained faithful to God. He prophesied the seventy weeks and saw visions of the end times.
Significance
Daniel demonstrates unwavering faithfulness in exile and hostile culture. His prophecies reveal God's sovereign plan for history and the coming Messiah. He prefigures believers living faithfully in ungodly societies.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- דָּנִיֵּאל
- Transliteration
- daniyel
- Meaning
- G-d [El] is my judge
- Greek
- Δανιηλ
- Reference
- EZR 8:2
- Strong's
- H1840
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Notes
named on the sealed document of Neh 10:1-27 (NEH 10:6), Aaronic priest (NEH 10:8)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Daniel in the Bible?
Daniel is described in the Bible as descendant of Ithamar who went up with Ezra (EZR 8:2). Daniel belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Daniel mean?
The name Daniel means “judgment of God; God my judge” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.