Daniel KJV
Old Testament · 12 chapters · 357 verses · about 58 minutes to read
Taken captive as a youth, Daniel purposes not to defile himself and serves under four kings without bending. Alongside the lions' den and the fiery furnace are visions of kingdoms rising and falling until God's kingdom stands forever.
Author: DanielTraditionally dated about 530 BCTheme: faithfulness and prophecy
Chapters
Outline of Daniel
Key verses
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: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Well-known verses in Daniel
And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;
My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments; We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:
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: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: 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: He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.
I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.
How long Daniel is
Chapters: 12Verses: 357Words: about 11,602Read in: about 58 minutesLongest chapter: Daniel 2 (49 verses)
Daniel is the 27th book of the Bible and the 27th of the Old Testament, between Ezekiel and Hosea. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of Daniel?
Daniel.
When was Daniel written?
It is traditionally dated about 530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Taken captive as a youth, Daniel purposes not to defile himself and serves under four kings without bending. Alongside the lions' den and the fiery furnace are visions of kingdoms rising and falling until God's kingdom stands forever.
How long is Daniel?
Daniel has 12 chapters and 357 verses in the King James Version — about 11,602 words.
How long does it take to read Daniel?
about 58 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in Daniel?
12.
How many verses are in Daniel?
357.
What is the longest chapter in Daniel?
Daniel 2, with 49 verses. The shortest is Daniel 12, with 13.
Where is Daniel in the Bible?
Daniel is the 27th book of the Bible and the 27th of the Old Testament, between Ezekiel and Hosea.
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