Who was Daniel in the Bible?
Prophet, during the exile and the return
Daniel whose Babylonian name was Belteshazzar, was a prominent Jewish prophet during the Babylonian exile. Daniel appears in 68 verses across 3 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Daniel?
Daniel, whose Babylonian name was Belteshazzar, was a prominent Jewish prophet during the Babylonian exile. He was among the young nobles taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar and brought to Babylon to serve in the king's court (Daniel 1). Known for his wisdom, integrity, and ability to interpret dreams and visions, Daniel served under several Babylonian kings, including Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Darius the Mede. He is mentioned alongside Noah and Job in Ezk.14.14,20 as an example of righteousness. Throughout his life, Daniel received several visions and revelations from God, which are recorded in the Book of Daniel. These visions include the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dreams (Daniel 2; 4), the handwriting on the wall during Belshazzar's feast (Daniel 5), and visions concerning future kingdoms and the end times (Daniel 7-12). Daniel's faithfulness to God was tested when he was thrown into the lions' den for praying to God instead of King Darius (Daniel 6). However, God protected him, and his faith and integrity were vindicated. In the New Testament, Jesus refers to the "abomination of desolation" spoken of by the prophet Daniel (Mat.24.15; Mrk.13.14), indicating the continued significance of Daniel's prophecies. Daniel's life and ministry demonstrate the importance of faith, prayer, and obedience to God, even in the face of persecution and adversity. His visions and prophecies provide insight into God's sovereign plan for the nations and the coming of the Messiah.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Daniel appear in the Bible?
Daniel is referenced in 68 verses across 3 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Daniel 1:6
- Daniel 1:7
- Daniel 1:8
- Daniel 1:9
- Daniel 1:10
- Daniel 1:11
- Daniel 1:17
- Daniel 1:19
- Daniel 1:21
- Daniel 2:13
- Daniel 2:14
- Daniel 2:15
- Daniel 2:16
- Daniel 2:17
- Daniel 2:18
- Daniel 2:19
- Daniel 2:24
- Daniel 2:25
- Daniel 2:26
- Daniel 2:27
- Daniel 2:46
- Daniel 2:47
- Daniel 2:48
- Daniel 2:49
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Open all 68 references in ProtosWhat else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Daniel.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Daniel?
Daniel appears in 68 verses across 3 books, most often in Daniel, which accounts for 64 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Daniel?
Daniel, Ezekiel, Matthew.
Where can I read every verse about Daniel?
This page lists 24 of them. Protos carries all 68, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
