Prophet Daniel
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* ''ca.'' 604 BC to 536 BC - the seventy years of the Babylonian exile of the Jews. | * ''ca.'' 604 BC to 536 BC - the seventy years of the Babylonian exile of the Jews. | ||
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[Daniel 9:1-3] | [Daniel 9:1-3] | ||
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* 536 BC - Babylonian exile of Jews is completed. | * 536 BC - Babylonian exile of Jews is completed. | ||
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== Overview of his Life == | == Overview of his Life == | ||
Revision as of 16:02, January 10, 2008
Commemorated by the Holy Church on the 17th of Decemeber
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the Holy Prophet Daniel
the name "Daniel"
The name Daniel in Hebrew means "God is my Judge" or "God is judging".
Historical
-- > St Epiphanios comments about David's background (to be expanded).
- ca. 604 BC to 536 BC - the seventy years of the Babylonian exile of the Jews.
- 559 BC - Cyrus the Persian's reign begins.
[Daniel 9:1-3]
- 539 BC - Darius Mede begins his reign over the Chaldean kingdom (Babbylon had been taken by the Medes and Persians under Cyrus in the year 539-538).
- 539 BC to 536 BC - the Prophet prays for the people.
- 536 BC - Babylonian exile of Jews is completed.
- 530 BC (ca.529 BC) - Cyrus the Persian dies in August.
Overview of his Life
Overview on 'some' content from his prophecies
- The Vision of the Four Beasts [Dan 7]
- The Son of Man, the Ancient of Days [Dan 7]
Sequence of OT Prophets
| Prophet Daniel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: — |
A TBA |
Succeeded by: B |
| Preceded by: unknown |
C TBA |
Succeeded by: — |
