Daniel
Exile (c. 600 BC) · Old Testament
Name meaning God is my judge
A captive in Babylon who remained faithful in prayer, even before the lions.
Family
Of the royal family of Judah; companion of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
Strengths
Purpose of heart; consistent prayer; wisdom.
Failures and struggles
None recorded.
Lessons for us
Faithfulness in private prepares us for public testing.
In the Scriptures
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. Daniel 1:8 · KJV
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. Daniel 6:10 · KJV
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. Daniel 6:22 · KJV