| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Daniel is the twenty-seventh book of the Bible and tells the story of Daniel, a Jewish exile in Babylon who becomes a wise and influential figure in the royal court. The book includes accounts of Daniel's interpretations of dreams, his unwavering faith in God, and his survival in the lions' den. It also contains apocalyptic visions of the end times and the establishment of God's everlasting kingdom. Daniel is a book of faithfulness, prophecy, and hope in the face of adversity. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 |
| Author name: | Daniel |
| Written date: | Around 605-530 BC |
| Location: | Babylon and Persia |
| Genre: | Prophetic |
| Chapter count: | 12 |
| Verse count: | 357 |
| Language: | Aramaic and Hebrew |
| Audience: | The Jewish exiles and all who seek to understand the future |
| Theme: | God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His plan in history |
| Key verses: | Daniel 2:20-22; Daniel 3:17-18; Daniel 7:13-14 |
| Summary: | Daniel is the twenty-seventh book of the Bible and recounts the experiences and visions of Daniel, a Jewish exile in Babylon and later in Persia. The book contains historical narratives, prophetic visions, and apocalyptic revelations. Daniel's stories and prophecies highlight the sovereignty of God over history, the rise and fall of kingdoms, and the ultimate establishment of God's eternal kingdom. |
| Outline: | I. The Stories of Daniel and His Friends (1:1-6:28)
II. The Visions and Prophecies of Daniel (7:1-12:13) |