Daniel
What tribe was Daniel from?
Judah
What were the names of the 3 Holy Youth?
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
What material was the idol that King Nebuchadnezzar told the people of Babylon to worship?
Gold
Which king ruled during Daniel’s time in the lions’ den?
King Darius
Who ruled Babylonian during the time of the 3 Holy Youth?
King Nebuchadnezzar
Is the book of Daniel classified as a major or minor prophet?
Major Prophet
7 times hotter
What did Daniel and the 3 Holy youth eat under the kinds court? What did everyone else eat?
"Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink"
"a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table"
What law did the officials trick the king into signing?
A law that forbid anyone praying to anyone but the king
Why were the Jews under the wrath of the Babylonians?
Because they didn't repent
What Babylonian name was given to Daniel?
Belteshazzar
How many people were seen in the fire? Who were they?
An Angel/the Son of God
What were the original Hebrew names of the 3 holy youth?
"Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego"
Dan 3:7
How many times a day did Daniel kneel/pray?
3
Who were chosen out of the Israelites to serve the king? What traits did they have?
"young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace"
Why is the book of Daniel not equal in length across different versions of the Bible?
Greek manuscripts of Daniel contain sections not found in Hebrew.
NKJV based on Hebrew manuscripts, in which some stories are omitted (as they were not deemed to be reliable). This includes Susanna, Hymn of 3 Holy Youth, Bel and the Dragon.
Name at least 3 instruments the people heard before having to bow down to the idol.
"The horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music" Dan. 3:4.
What hymn is derived from chapter 3 of Daniel? When do we say it?
The third canticle.
Who was worried about Daniel when he was thrown into the lions Den?
King Darius
What 2 things were the Israelites supposed to learn under the Kings court? What could be a consequence of this?
Teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. Stripped away their identity.
How does Daniel resemble Jesus?
Just like the administrators and governors plotted to kill Daniel, so did the Jews, Scribers Pharisees and Chief priests plot to kill Jesus.
Darius ran early to the den to see Daniel --> Mary rushed very early to Christ's tomb
Daniel was seen living after spending the night w the lions, similar to the resurrection.
Nebuchadnezzar made a decree after the 3 Holy Youth came out of the fire. This was that anyone who ____.
"'Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way.”'"
Daniel 3:29
At the end of the time set by the king to bring the young into his service, what did Nebuchadnezzar observe? Who were the best men to be apart of his court? In what way? How many times better were they?
Daniel & the 3 Holy Youth
In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
Who was thrown into the lions den after Daniel came out unharmed? Be specific.
The administrators, governors, and their families
During what time were the Israelites under Babylonian captivity?
605 and 530 BC