DANIEL

–1. A Jewish captive, also called BELTESHAZZAR

.Educated at king’s court Da 1

.Interprets visions Da 2; 4; 5

.Promotion and executive authority of Da 2:48,49; 5:11,29; 6:2

.Conspiracy against, cast into the lions’ den Da 6

.Prophecies of Da 4:8,9; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; Mt 24:15

.Abstinence of Da 1:8-16

.Wisdom of Da 1:17; Eze 28:3

.Devoutness of Da 2:18; 6; 9; 10; 12; Eze 14:14

.Courage and fidelity of Da 4:27; 5:17-23; 6:10-23

.Worshiped by Nebuchadnezzar Da 2:6

–2. David’s son

.Also called CHILEAB 2Sa 3:3; 1Ch 3:1

–3. A descendant of Ithamar, and a companion of Ezra Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6