Old Testament · Book 27 of 66
Daniel
12 chapters. Book overviews with themes and outlines are written and reviewed in Phase 2. Below are the records in the graph that draw primarily on this book.
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Arioch
Arioch, the captain of King Nebuchadnezzar's guard, was commanded to execute the wise men of Babylon but brought Daniel before the king to interpret his dream. Mentioned in 4 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 2:14.
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Ashpenaz
Ashpenaz was the chief official in Nebuchadnezzar's court, responsible for selecting and training young Israelite exiles (Dan.1.3). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Daniel 1:3.
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Azariah
Azariah, also known as Abednego, was one of Daniel's companions who survived the fiery furnace (Dan.1.6, 7, 11, 19; 2:17, 49; 3). Mentioned in 18 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 1:6.
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Belshazzar
Belshazzar, the last Emperor of Babylon, is mentioned in the book of Daniel as the son of Nebuchadnezzar (though historically known as the son of Nabonidus). Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 5:1.
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Daniel
Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, was a prophet in Babylon known for his wisdom, integrity, and interpretation of dreams and visions. Mentioned in 71 verses across 3 books, first at Ezekiel 14:14.
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Darius
Darius the Mede received the Empire of Babylon and ruled over it. Mentioned in 8 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 5:31.
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Dura
Dura, a plain in the province of Babylon where King Nebuchadnezzar set up a golden statue (Dan.3.1). Mentioned once in Scripture, at Daniel 3:1.
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Gabriel
Gabriel is the angel who explains visions to Daniel and who, in Luke, announces the births of John to Zechariah in the temple and of Jesus to Mary in Nazareth. He describes himself as one who stands in the presence of God and is sent to bring good news.
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Greece
Greece (Javan), a nation and culture mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. Mentioned in 10 verses across 5 books, first at Isaiah 66:19.
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Hananiah
Hananiah, also known as Shadrach, was one of Daniel's three friends who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. Mentioned in 18 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 1:6.
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Melzar
Melzar, the steward appointed by the chief eunuch to oversee Daniel and his companions. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 1:11.
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Michael
Michael, the archangel, is mentioned in the Bible as a heavenly being who fights for God's people and contends with evil forces. Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Daniel 10:13.
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Mishael
Mishael, also known as Meshach, was one of the four young Jewish men chosen to serve in Nebuchadnezzar's court and was a companion of Daniel during the Babylonian exile. Mentioned in 18 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 1:6.
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Resurrection
Resurrection is God raising the dead to bodily life. The Old Testament glimpses it in Job, the Psalms, Isaiah, and Daniel; the Gospels narrate the raising of Jesus on the third day; and Paul calls Him the firstfruits, the first of a harvest that includes everyone who belongs to Him.
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Son of Man
Son of Man is the title Jesus used for Himself more than any other. In the Gospels it names the one who has authority to forgive sins, who must suffer and rise, and who will come with the clouds; Daniel's vision of one like a son of man receiving an everlasting kingdom stands behind that last sense.
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The Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is God's active reign, promised through Israel's prophets and announced by Jesus as having come near in Himself. Jesus taught its character in parables, displayed it in healings, and said it would grow until His return.
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Tigris
Tigris, one of the rivers flowing from the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:14), and the location of Daniel's vision (Dan. 10:4). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Genesis 2:14.
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Ulai
Ulai, a river in Elam, near Susa, where Daniel received a vision of a ram and a goat (Dan. 8:2, 16). Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at Daniel 8:2.
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Uphaz
Uphaz, a place mentioned in the Bible, known for its high-quality gold (Jer. 10:9; Dan. 10:5). Mentioned in 2 verses across 2 books, first at Jeremiah 10:9.
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