Daniel was a captive in Babylon. Daniel rose to the position of prime minister in Babylon. Despite intense political pressure, he lived a life that was a model of integrity and faithfulness.
| Author | Daniel |
| For whom it was written | To the Jews who were in Babylonian exile. |
| Chapter amount | 12 |
| Verse amount | 357 |
| 1 | The education of Daniel and other young Hebrews at the court of Nebuchadnezzar. |
| 2 | The decree. Daniel speaks the king's dream and its interpretation. |
| 3 | Daniel's companions refuse to bow before the golden statue and are thrown into the fiery furnace, but nothing happens, for God delivers them. |
| 4 | King Nebuchadnezzar has another dream interpreted by Daniel. This time Daniel explains that the king will have a mental illness and will behave like an animal. When he is cured of his illness, the king understands how powerful God is and worships Him. |
| 5 | This chapter talks about the banquet of King Belshazzar and the mysterious hand. |
| 6 | Daniel in the lion's den. |
| 7 - 12 | These chapters tell us about Daniel's visions regarding the future of Israel and the nations. |