DANIEL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(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)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a wise and upright judge

Example: a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare

Categories: Judge, Justice, Jurist

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar