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Who Was Daniel?
In short
Daniel was a young man carried into exile in Babylon who refused to abandon his faith, even under a king's decree. Thrown into a den of lions for praying, he was kept safe by God.
Faithful and wise, Daniel served kings while never bowing to them, and God gave him visions of a kingdom that will never end.
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”
Daniel 6:22 · King James Version (public domain)
Daniel at a glance
| Name | Daniel |
|---|---|
| Where to read about them | Daniel |
| Key passage on this page | Daniel 6:22 |
| Passages linked to that verse | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 2 Timothy 4:17
- Hebrews 11:33
- Acts 12:11
- Psalms 91:11-13
- Psalms 84:11
- Acts 24:16
- 1 John 3:19-21
- Daniel 3:28
- Micah 7:7
- Daniel 6:23
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where can I read about Daniel in the Bible?
Daniel appears in Daniel. Start with the key passage on this page, then read the whole chapter around it.
What other passages sit beside Daniel 6:22?
Readers most often set it next to 2 Timothy 4:17, Hebrews 11:33, Acts 12:11, Psalms 91:11-13.
Why does Daniel matter to Christians today?
Because the story of Daniel is told to point to Christ and to teach us to love one another. Read it as part of the one story of Scripture, not as a stand-alone biography.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Daniel is hidden from you. We bring you Daniel, Daniel. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read the key passage, Daniel 6:22, aloud once today.
- Write one sentence about what Daniel's story says about God, not only about Daniel.
- Tell one person what you noticed, and ask what Bible story has stayed with them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read the story of Daniel
You can read the story of Daniel in Daniel on The Living Bread, free, with audio, and with Simon to answer your questions along the way.
