The prophet Daniel served God during a chaotic period in Israelite history. What kept him alive, and can his story teach us anything about surviving and thriving during dark times? Daniel’s story is set right after Babylon’s first attack on Jerusalem (2 Kgs.

Understanding the Context

24). They had plundered the city and the temple, taking a wave of Israelites into exile. Among these prisoners were four men from the royal family line of David: Daniel, later named Belteshazzar, and his three friends, who you probably know by their Babylonian names of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. This book ...

Key Insights

This is the Full Narration of the Book of Daniel — With On-Screen Text (English Contemporary Version) — a story of faith, wisdom, and courage in the face of kings and empires. From the fiery ...