Definitions of Daniel
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an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
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synonyms:
Book of Daniel, Book of the Prophet Daniel
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book
a major division of a long written composition
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book
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(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
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prophet
someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God
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prophet
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a wise and upright judge
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