The Book of Daniel

Daniel 1:1-16

[Deuteronomy 28:47-52]

1. Daniel’s Training in Babylon

A. The Historical Background — 1:1-7

1. The Deportation — 1:1-2

a. The Babylonians were God’s tool for the punishment

b. Two reasons for the judgment (II Chr 36:21, Jer. 44:20-23)

1.The Israelites failed to keep the Sabbatical years

2. Idol worship

2. The Selection — 1:3-7

a. Ashpenez chose men with specific qualifications (v3-4)

b. They were given the king’s food and wine (v5)

c. Given new names (v6-7)

1. Daniel - Belteshazzar- ‘May Bel Protect His Life’

2. Hananiah- Shadrach, -‘The command of Aku’

3. Mishael -Meshach ‘Who is what Aku is?’

4. Azariah -Abed-nego- ‘The Se ...