Daniel: Summary & Overview

Overview

Daniel is half gripping narrative, half apocalyptic prophecy. The stories — the fiery furnace, the lions' den, the writing on the wall — show how to live faithfully in a hostile culture. The prophetic visions outline God's plan for empires and the end times. Daniel demonstrates that God is sovereign over every earthly power.

Key Themes

  • Faithfulness under pressure
  • God's sovereignty over nations
  • Prophetic visions of the future
  • Courage in hostile environments
  • The kingdom of God vs earthly kingdoms

Famous Verses

Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods.

Daniel 3:17-18

He changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings.

Daniel 2:21

My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me.

Daniel 6:22

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

Daniel 12:3

To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him.

Daniel 9:9

Key Facts

Testament
Old Testament
Genre
Apocalyptic / Narrative
Author
Daniel
Date Written
~536 BC
Chapters
12

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