The Book of Daniel

Old Testament • 12 Chapters • 357 Verses

Quick Facts

Testament
Old Testament
Chapters
12
Verses
357
Author
Daniel

Book Summary

Daniel tells of faithful Jews in Babylonian exile and contains apocalyptic visions of future kingdoms and God's ultimate victory.

Main Themes

Faithfulness

Standing firm in faith despite persecution.

Sovereignty

God rules over all earthly kingdoms.

Key Verses in Daniel

Chapters in Daniel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote the book of Daniel?

Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel. As with much of Scripture, the attribution comes from long-standing tradition rather than a signature in the text itself.

How many chapters are in Daniel?

Daniel has 12 chapters and 357 verses. Every chapter is linked on this page and available in six translations.

What is the book of Daniel about?

Daniel tells of faithful Jews in Babylonian exile and contains apocalyptic visions of future kingdoms and God's ultimate victory.

What are the main themes of Daniel?

The recurring themes in Daniel are Faithfulness and Sovereignty. Each is explained in the themes section above with the passages where it surfaces.

Is Daniel in the Old or New Testament?

Daniel is in the Old Testament, and runs to 12 chapters. You can read it here chapter by chapter, or compare any verse across six translations.

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