Daniel

Interpretation of Dreams

The Book of Daniel is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of stories and prophecies attributed to the prophet Daniel, who lived in the 6th century BCE and served as a court official and adviser to the kings of Babylon and Persia. The Book of Daniel covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of stories about Daniel and his experiences as a captive in Babylon, as well as visions and prophecies about the future of God's people and the kingdom of God. Key figures in the book of Daniel include Daniel, as well as the kings of Babylon and Persia, including Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, and Cyrus. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Babylonian officials, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Commentary

12 chapters
The Book of Daniel is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of stories and prophecies attributed to the prophet Daniel, who lived in the 6th century BCE and served as a court official and adviser to the kings of Babylon and Persia. The Book of Daniel covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of stories about Daniel and his experiences as a captive in Babylon, as well as visions and prophecies about the future of God's people and the kingdom of God. Key figures in the book of Daniel include Daniel, as well as the kings of Babylon and Persia, including Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Darius, and Cyrus. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Babylonian officials, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.

Chapters

Daniel's Exile to Babylon

Daniel's Exile to Babylon

Daniel 1

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

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

Daniel 2

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

The Fiery Furnace

The Fiery Furnace

Daniel 3

King Nebuchadnezzar orders all people to worship a golden statue, but three Jewish youths refuse and are thrown into a fiery furnace. They are protected by God and survive the ordeal.

Nebuchadnezzar's Humiliation

Nebuchadnezzar's Humiliation

Daniel 4

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

The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

Daniel 5

The chapter unfolds the enigmatic writing on the wall during Belshazzar's feast, signaling impending judgment and the swift hand of divine justice.

Daniel in the Lion's Den

Daniel in the Lion's Den

Daniel 6

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

Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts

Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts

Daniel 7

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

The Ram and the Goat

The Ram and the Goat

Daniel 8

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

Daniel's Prayer for Jerusalem

Daniel's Prayer for Jerusalem

Daniel 9

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

The Vision of the Glorious Man

The Vision of the Glorious Man

Daniel 10

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

Kings of the North and South

Kings of the North and South

Daniel 11

The chapter unveils the detailed prophecy of the kings of the north and south, providing insights into the geopolitical landscape and the ongoing struggle for power

The End Times

The End Times

Daniel 12

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