Daniel

Home > ... > Philosophy and Religion > The Bible > Old Testament > ...

Essential reading Compare
side-by-side World Encyclopedia The Oxford Dictionary of ... The Columbia Encyclopedia, ...

Daniel

Daniel in the Bible. 1 Prophet, central figure of the book of Daniel . 2 See Chileab . 3 Sealer of the covenant.

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/.aspx#1E1-Daniel-pers" title="Facts and information about Daniel">Daniel</a>

Give this article a thumbs-up on StumbleUpon

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"Daniel." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 17 Dec. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"Daniel." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (December 17, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Daniel-pers.html

"Daniel." The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Daniel-pers.html

Learn more about citation styles

Daniel

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Â© The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 2006, originally published by Oxford University Press 2006. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Daniel a Hebrew prophet (6th century bc), who spent his life as a captive at the court of Babylon. In the Bible he interpreted the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar and was delivered by God from the lions' den into which he had been thrown as the result of a trick.

In the apocryphal Book of Susanna he is portrayed as a wise judge.

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/.aspx#1O214-Daniel" title="Facts and information about Daniel">Daniel</a>

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Daniel." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Oxford University Press. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 17 Dec. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Daniel." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Oxford University Press. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (December 17, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Daniel.html

ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Daniel." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Oxford University Press. 2006. Retrieved December 17, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Daniel.html

Learn more about citation styles

Daniel

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Â© World Encyclopedia 2005, originally published by Oxford University Press 2005. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Daniel Legendary Jewish hero and visionary of the 6th century bc, who was at the court of the kings of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar. The Old Testament Book of Daniel, probably written c.165 bc, relates events in Daniel's life during the Babylonian Captivity. The book also gives an account of Belshazzar's Feast. The last six of its 12 chapters consist of visions and prophesies.

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/.aspx#1O142-Daniel" title="Facts and information about Daniel">Daniel</a>

Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

MLA
Chicago
APA

"Daniel." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 17 Dec. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

"Daniel." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (December 17, 2009). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Daniel.html

"Daniel." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved December 17, 2009 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Daniel.html

Learn more about citation styles

Related entries from encyclopedias, dictionaries and thesauruses

Rate these entries|See all related entries

Free newspaper and magazine articles

	Daniels Sharpsmart: Tyco Lawsuit Without Merit. Business Wire; 4/7/2004
	Daniel gets try restoring Heisman image vs. Texas News Wire article from: AP Online; 10/14/2008
	Jack Daniel's Celebrates 50 Years of Legendary Advertising; Celebration Includes Statue Unveiling in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Business Wire; 9/9/2004

Facts and information from other sites

Related articles from newspapers, magazines, and more

	Daniel's candles. (short story) Magazine article from: Jack & Jill; 12/1/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...was the morning of the last day of Hanukkah. Daniel's mother was in bed with the flu. Daniel's father was leaving early for an important...Remember, big guy, you're in charge." Daniel's job was to wait with his little brother...
	Daniels Extending Olive Branch to Daley Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 12/7/1994; ; 700+ words ; L ee A. Daniels, the next speaker of the Illinois House...Michael J. Madigan (D-Chicago). Daniels, 52, a 20-year legislative veteran...tonight at 11 p.m. on Channel 11-WTTW, Daniels says that Chicago has nothing to fear...
	Daniels' decision time Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 9/12/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...groups to House Minority Leader Lee A. Daniels (R-Elmhurst), who has indicated that...Manufacturers Association, with whom Daniels long has been aligned, have urged him...Republicans gain two legislative seats in '98, Daniels would trade places with House Speaker...
	Daniels' pricey golf outing big on green Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/11/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...Illinois House Minority Leader Lee A. Daniels (R-Elmhurst) is offering a more expensive...Country Club's storied No. 3 course, Daniels is hosting the priciest golf outing in...Thursday at Medinah, costs $60 per day. Daniels is charging $10,000 for his most expensive...
	Daniels runs on a family tradition: Judicial candidate cites depth in practice of law. Newspaper article from: Columbia Daily Tribune (Columbia, MO); 7/27/2006; 700+ words ; ...Byline: Sara Agnew Jul. 27--Deborah Daniels' interest in politics started early...her father, Fayette attorney W.F. Daniels, was working on a local effort to elect...Sen. John F. Kennedy. So when Deborah Daniels, now 55 and the mother of three grown...
	Daniels found guilty of murder Newspaper article from: Press of Atlantic City; 8/14/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...COURT HOUSE - A jury Monday found Gerald Daniels guilty of murdering 81-year-old Wallace...her brother, James Reilly Jr., the man Daniels had said was responsible for the vicious crime. Daniels, just 11 days shy of his 40th birthday...
	DANIELS SWORN IN GOVERNOR SOUNDS MESSAGE OF INCLUSION Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 1/11/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Gov. Mitch Daniels directs the Newton-Jasper Community...in as Indiana's 49th governor, Mitch Daniels told a crowd of hundreds that the state...Republican gubernatorial candidate Mitch Daniels dropped by Campagna Academy near U.S...
	Daniels visits troops in Iraq Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 4/16/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...Vilsack (from left), Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, W.V. Gov. Joe Manchin and Florida...OFFICE OF FLORIDA GOV. JEB BUSH)) Daniels(PHOTO - Color) Some Hoosier troops...their country soon enough, Gov. Mitch Daniels told the Post-Tribune on Saturday during...
	Daniels has lunch with state troops Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 4/21/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...left) of Gary watches as Gov. Mitch Daniels jokes with Leonard Cottom, also of Gary...PHOTO) (LESLIE ADKINS/POST-TRIBUNE) Daniels(PHOTO - Color) President Bush called...but a better nickname for Gov. Mitch Daniels might be "The Pen." Daniels roared...
	Daniels sentence to stand Judge won't throw out guilty plea Newspaper article from: The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL; 12/3/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...year prison term will stand for Jason Daniels in the September 2002 death of Brian K...who was found slain in a Lincoln park. Daniels, 24, lost his bid Thursday to withdraw...Circuit Judge David Coogan ruled that Daniels understood the terms of the plea agreement...