Old Testament
Book of Daniel
Daniel and his friends stay loyal to God in a foreign court, surviving the fiery furnace and the lions' den. Visions in the second half point to God's kingdom outlasting every empire.
At a glance
Daniel key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 12
- Author
- Traditionally Daniel; many modern scholars date the book to the 2nd century BC
- When it was written
- Traditionally the 6th century BC, in Babylon and Persia
- Main theme
- God rules over kings and kingdoms
- Key verse
- Daniel 2:21
Summary
What is Daniel about?
Daniel and his friends stay loyal to God in a foreign court, surviving the fiery furnace and the lions' den. Visions in the second half point to God's kingdom outlasting every empire.
Key verse
A key verse in Daniel
“And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:”
12 chapters
Daniel chapters
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Questions
Daniel: common questions
Who wrote the book of Daniel?
Traditionally Daniel; many modern scholars date the book to the 2nd century BC.
When was Daniel written?
Traditionally the 6th century BC, in Babylon and Persia.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel and his friends stay loyal to God in a foreign court, surviving the fiery furnace and the lions' den. Visions in the second half point to God's kingdom outlasting every empire.
How many chapters are in Daniel?
Daniel has 12 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Daniel?
Daniel 2:21: “And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:” (KJV).
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