Daniel’s life was subject to violent disruption and tremendous change, yet he was one of the most stable and composed of Bible characters. Although Daniel operated in the fiercely competitive and corruptible political arena, even his enemies admitted that he was totally trustworthy and he was neither corrupt nor negligent in any of his duties (Dan. 6:4).

According to Nave‘s Topical Bible, the word “Daniel” means God is my judge or judge of God. He was the fourth of the greater prophets. His life and prophecies are recorded in the book of Daniel. He was descended from one of the royal families of Judah( Dan. 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah. He was carried captive, along with three of his friends, to Babylon in 604 B.C. He was renamed Belteshazzar, which means “may Bel protect us.” He was trained for court service. He quickly established a rep

utation for intelligence and for absolute loyalty to God. After three years of instruction, he began a court career of 50 to 70 years ( Dan. 1:21). The timing varies according to what source you look at. Daniel had hardly finished his training when he was called on to interpret one of Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams. God revealed its meaning to Daniel, who explained it to the king. In gratitude Nebuchadnezzar offered Daniel the job of governor of Babylon. Daniel declined the job but requested that the honor be given to his three frinds who were still in captivity.

Daniel was the vehicle of divine revelation, both as an interpreter and seer of visions. He has interpreted some of the most far-reaching and detailed biblical prophesies. Few people in Scriptures exhibited the faith, courage, prayfullness, or wisdom constantly seen in the life of Daniel.

During roughly the same period of time, Daniel prayed an amzing prayer of corporate repentance ( Dan 9:3-20) for the Jewish people. The timing seems to coincide with the proclamation by the Persian ruler Cyrus to allow Jews to return Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple there (Ezra 1:2-4). As a result of this prayer and fasting over the sins of his people ( Dan. 9:3, 20), Daniel received the detailed revelation of the “seventy sevens” decreed by the Lord for Israel’s future ( Dan. 9:24-27

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