Bible Verses About "Who Was Daniel in the Bible"
Daniel was a young Hebrew nobleman exiled to Babylon who rose to high office and received some of the Bible's greatest prophetic visions.
Daniel was a young Hebrew nobleman exiled to Babylon who rose to high office and received some of the Bible's greatest prophetic visions.
"But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank." — Daniel 1:8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Daniel in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank."
"He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime."
"And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding."
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