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- Daniel stays in service until the first year of King Cyrus. Daniel Chapter 1 introduces us to the life of Daniel and his friends, who remain faithful to God despite their circumstances as captives in Babylon. The chapter sets the stage for the trials, wisdom, and divine favor that define their existence in a foreign land.
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What does Daniel chapter 1 mean? The first chapter of this book introduces Daniel and explains how he became a renowned advisor under several pagan rulers. It also mentions three other Hebrew boys, who would become part of a famous story of bravery and faith.
- Daniel and Friends in Babylon. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieges Jerusalem and takes some Israelites captive. Among them are Daniel and his three friends.
- Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream. King Nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream and demands its interpretation under the penalty of death. None of the wise men can interpret it.
- The Fiery Furnace. Nebuchadnezzar builds a golden statue and commands everyone to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse due to their faith in God.
- Nebuchadnezzar’s Humbling. Nebuchadnezzar has another dream, which Daniel interprets as a warning of the king’s imminent downfall due to his arrogance.
Daniel’s Training in Babylon. 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God.
- A. Introduction to The Book of Daniel.
- B. Babylon’s System of Indoctrination.
- C. The Results of Daniel’s Courageous decision.
1. Setting the time: The prophet Daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of Jesus. During this approximate period:
· Construction began on the Acropolis in Athens. · Mayan civilization flourished in Mexico. · Aesop wrote his fables. · Confucius and Buddha lived. · Greek art began to truly excel. · The Greeks introduced the olive tree to Italy. · The Phoenicians made the first known sea journey around Africa.
2. The Book of Daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the Daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the book’s amazing prophecies.
a. The Book of Daniel claimsto be written by Daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. i. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for Daniel 8:1, 9:2, 9:20, and 10:2, where he speaks in the “I, Daniel” form. However, it was customary for ancient writers to speak in the third person even when writing about themselves. The one Old Testament exception to this is the Book of Nehemiah, which is in the form of a personal...
3. (1-2) Nebuchadnezzar conquers Jerusalem.
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the articles into the treasure house of his god. a. Jehoiakim king of Judah: This was a Judean king placed on the throne by the Pharaoh of Egypt. His name means “Yahweh raises up,” but th...
1. (3-4) The best and the brightest of Jerusalem’s young men are chosen and taken to Babylon.
Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king’s descendants and some of the nobles, young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had ability to serve in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the language and literature of the Chaldeans. a. Bring some of the children of Israel: Nebuchadnezzar not only confiscated holy things fr...
2. (5-7) In Babylon, the Hebrew youths are groomed for the civil service.
And the king appointed for them a daily provision of the king’s delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them, so that at the end of that time they might serve before the king. Now from among those of the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. To them the chief of the eunuchs gave names: he gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abed-Nego. a. The king appointed for them a daily provis...
3. (8) Daniel’s decision to be faithful.
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. a. That he would not defile himself: The ancient Hebrew word defile carries the thought of polluting orstaining (see also Isaiah 59:3, Zephaniah 3:1, and Malachi 1:7). That Daniel requested that he might not defile himself implies that he explained the spiritualbasis f...
1. (9) God gave Daniel favor and goodwill with the authorities.
Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs. a. God had brought Daniel into the favor: God did not abandon those who stood for Him. Daniel entrusted himself to God and God came through – though it was no doubt a stretching experience for Daniel and his friends. b. Into the favor and goodwill of the chief: God moved upon the authorities so they regarded Daniel with goodwill; but God also worked through the wise actions of Daniel to cultivate this goodwill.
2. (10-13) Daniel suggests a plan.
And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking worse than the young men who are your age? Then you would endanger my head before the king.” So Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, “Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. “Then let our appearance be examined bef...
3. (14-16) Daniel and his companions are blessed for their faithfulness.
So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days. And at the end of ten days their features appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion of the king’s delicacies. Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies and the wine that they were to drink, and gave them vegetables. a. So he consented with them in this matter: This was the hand of God at work. The chief of the eunuchs had all the power in this situation. Daniel and his friends...
Feb 29, 2024 · Chapter 1: Faith Tested in a Foreign Land. Daniel and his friends, exiled to Babylon, remain faithful to their God despite pressures to assimilate. They choose to follow dietary restrictions and excel in their studies, demonstrating their commitment to both their faith and their potential.
The book begins with chapter 1 written in Hebrew, the language of the Israelites, but chapters 2-7 are written in Aramaic, a cousin language to Hebrew that was spoken widely among the ancient empires. Meanwhile, chapters 8-12 go back to Hebrew.
