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Who Was Daniel in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Daniel was the faithful exile thrown into the lions’ den.
Taken to Babylon as a young man, Daniel refused the king’s rich food and interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dreams. Under King Darius he kept praying three times a day despite a ban, was thrown into the lions’ den and was kept safe by God.
Key verse
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.Daniel 6:22 (KJV)
Where to read about Daniel
Daniel 1–12
Quick quiz
1. Why was Daniel thrown to the lions?
He kept praying to God despite the king’s decree.
2. What were the Babylonian names of Daniel’s three friends?
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
3. How many times a day did Daniel pray?
Three (Daniel 6:10).
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