Prophet Daniel
Commemorated by the Holy Church on the 17th of Decemeber
Contents
the Holy Prophet Daniel
the name "Daniel"
The name Daniel in Hebrew means "God is my Judge" or "God is judging".
Historical
-- > St Epiphanios comments about David's background (to be expanded).
- ca. 604 BC to 536 BC - the seventy years of the Babylonian exile of the Jews.
[Daniel 9:1-3]
- 539 BC - Darius Mede begins his reign over the Chaldean kingdom (Babbylon had been taken by the Medes and Persians under Cyrus in the year 539-538).
- 539 BC to 536 BC - the Prophet prays for the people.
- 536 BC - Babylonian exile of Jews is completed.
Overview of his Life
Overview on 'some' content from his prophecies
- The Vision of the Four Beasts [Dan 7]
- The Son of Man, the Ancient of Days [Dan 7]
Sequence of OT Prophets
Prophet Daniel | ||
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Preceded by: — |
A TBA |
Succeeded by: B |
Preceded by: unknown |
C TBA |
Succeeded by: — |