Ancient Nations
The Israelites are conquered by the Babylonians, and the Babylonians were conquered by the Medo-Persians throughout the book of Daniel. Although many kings rise in fall, this person is really in control. (Dan 2:20-23)
Who is God?
King Nebuchadnezzar punished people who refused to bow down to his idol by throwing them into a furnace heated this many times hotter than normal. (Dan 3:19)
What is 7 times?
When King Nebuchadnezzar threw Daniel's friends into the fiery furnace, he was shocked to see this many men walking around in the furnace since it was more than he threw in. (Dan 3:25)
What is 4?
Daniel's age when he was thrown into the lion's den. (young or old)
In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar needs help with this; something only Daniel can help him with. (Dan 2:24)
What is interpreting a dream?
This man is considered the most powerful king in Babylonian history, and was the king when the Israelites were taken into captivity. (Dan. 1:1)
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar?
Daniel was thrown into the lion's den for committing this crime. (Dan 6:13)
What is praying during the royal decree of worshipping King Darius?
Daniel and his friends were this old when they were taken into captivity.
What are teenagers (13-17)?
These Babylonian names were given to Daniel, Azariah, Hananiah, and Mishael. (Dan 1:7)
What are Belteshazzar, Abednego, Shadrach, and Meshach?
Compared to the magicians and enchanters, Nebuchadnezzar found that Daniel and his friends were this many times better. (Dan 1:20)
What is 10 times?
Daniel was the most trusted advisor of this Medo-Persian king, who threw him into a den of lions. (Dan 6:1)
Who is King Darius?
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace, they did not die. These three things were specifically said to be unaffected (Dan 3:27)
What are the hairs on their head, their clothes, and their scent?
Jeremiah prophesied that the Israelites would be in captivity for this many years. (Jer 25:11)
What is 70 years?
What is avoiding defilement?
The book of Daniel is divided into these 2 parts.
What are narratives and visions?
In Daniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream about a statue with a head of gold, torso of silver, legs of iron, and feet of iron and clay. These are the 4 nations prophesied about in this dream.
What are the nations of Babylon, Medo-Persian, Greece, and Rome?
Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 is largely about these 2 themes. (Dan 9:7)
What are "The sinfulness of nations" and "The righteousness of god"?
The golden image that Nebuchadnezzar built was roughly this tall. (Dan 3:1)
What is 90 ft (60 cubits)?
When Daniel was praying in chapter 9, he did these 3 things to show his humility and sorrow. (Dan 9:3)
What are fasting, sackcloth, and ashes?
Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 was interpreted by this person. (Daniel 9:20-23)
Who is Gabriel?
King Darius appointed this many Satraps and Governors over the kingdom (Dan 6:1)
What is 120?
After Daniel's friends come out of the furnace unscathed, King Nebuchadnezzar decrees that this will happen to anyone who speaks against God. (Dan 3:29)
What is cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble?
In chapter 9, an angel comes to Daniel while he is praying and gives him a prophecy. The prophecy refers to future events that happen over the course of this many weeks. (Dan 9:24)
What is 70 weeks?
After fasting for 3 weeks in hopes that the 70 years would come to an end, an angel appears to Daniel. The angel explains that this person prevented him from appearing to Daniel sooner. (Dan 10:13)
Who is the prince of the kingdom of Persia?
Daily Double - wager any number of points to be won or lost based on your answer to the next question.
In addition to Nebuchadnezzar's dream in chapter 2, Daniel interprets a second dream for Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 4. In the dream, Nebuchadnezzar is represented by this. (Please describe the interpretation as well)