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Who was Daniel in the Bible?

Also known as Belteshazzar

The Divided Kingdom · ~930–586 BCOld & New Testament

Faithful in exile; the lions' den

Carried to Babylon as a young man, Daniel served kings with wisdom and integrity while refusing to compromise his faith. God shut the mouths of the lions when he was thrown into their den for praying, and gave him visions of kingdoms and of the age to come.

🤯 What might Daniel have looked like?

A man of the divided kingdom of Israel or Judah — bearded, in the woven tunic, belt, and cloak of the age of the prophets and kings.

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Verses that mention Daniel

Daniel 1:6Daniel 1:7Daniel 1:8Daniel 1:9Daniel 1:10Daniel 1:11

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