DANIEL 1

Timeline

DANIEL 1:1-2

3rd year of Jehoiakim(605 BC)

God gave Judah into Nebuchadnezzar’s hand

Vessels from the house of the Lord taken to Shinar, to the house of his god

Ashpenaz’s orders

Youths Characteristics

To be taught

Chaldean background

DANIEL 1:3-4

Daily ration of kings choice food & wine

Educated & nourished 3 years

DANIEL 1:5

4 youths from JudahDaniel - God will judge

Belteshazzar – “Lady protect the king”

Hananiah – God is gracious

Shadrach – “I am very fearful (of god)”

DANIEL 1:6-7

Mishael – Who is like God

Meshach – “I am of little account”

Azariah – God has helped

Abed-nego – “Servant of the shining one” (Aramaic)

DANIEL 1:6-7

Daniel purposed in his heart

Daniel did not want to defile himself

Ashpenaz’s concern

Daniel’s test

Test Results & solution

DANIEL 1:8-16

God given abilities

Compared to the other youths

Daniel’s length of service

DANIEL 1:17-21

QUESTIONS