Daniel | The Bible (KJV) King James Version | Old Testament

Listen to the full Book of Daniel in the King James Version (KJV) with text.

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📖 Chapters
0:00 Daniel 1. Daniel and His Friends in Babylon: Training and Faithfulness
3:43 Daniel 2. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of the Statue and Daniel’s Interpretation
14:16 Daniel 3. The Fiery Furnace: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s Deliverance
21:39 Daniel 4. Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Great Tree and His Humbling
30:28 Daniel 5. The Writing on the Wall and the Fall of Babylon
37:35 Daniel 6. Daniel in the Lion’s Den
44:01 Daniel 7. Daniel’s Vision of the Four Beasts
50:23 Daniel 8. The Vision of the Ram and the Goat
56:05 Daniel 9. Daniel’s Prayer and the Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks
1:03:00 Daniel 10. Daniel’s Vision of a Glorious Man
1:07:15 Daniel 11. The Prophecy of Kings and Future Conflicts
1:17:45 Daniel 12. The End Times and the Resurrection

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The Book of Daniel is a unique and highly influential work in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Christian Old Testament, blending historical narrative and apocalyptic prophecy to deliver profound messages of faith, divine sovereignty, and ultimate redemption. Traditionally attributed to Daniel, a Jewish exile taken to Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar in the 6th century BCE, the book is set during the Babylonian and early Persian empires. However, modern scholars suggest that it reached its final form during the 2nd century BCE, in the time of the Maccabean revolt, when Jews faced severe persecution under Antiochus IV Epiphanes.

The book is divided into two main sections. The first half (chapters 1–6) consists of dramatic court narratives about Daniel and his companions, showcasing their faithfulness to God amid foreign oppression. These stories include the famous episodes of Daniel in the lions' den, the fiery furnace where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survive the flames, and the writing on the wall that predicts the fall of the Babylonian empire. Through these accounts, the book emphasizes God’s power to protect the faithful and humble the proud, portraying Daniel as a model of unwavering trust in God despite persecution.

The second half (chapters 7–12) shifts into apocalyptic visions, filled with mysterious symbols, angelic messengers, and predictions of future kingdoms. Daniel sees visions of beasts representing world empires, the rise and fall of rulers, and the final triumph of God’s kingdom over all human powers. Among the most significant prophecies is the vision of the "Son of Man" (Daniel 7:13-14), a figure later central to Jewish messianic expectations and Christian theology. The book also introduces the concept of resurrection and final judgment, making it one of the earliest biblical texts to clearly articulate a belief in life after death.

Contextually, the Book of Daniel reflects the struggles of Jews living under foreign domination, offering hope and encouragement that God remains in control of history and will ultimately vindicate His people. Its apocalyptic themes strongly influenced later Jewish and Christian eschatology, including the Book of Revelation. In Jewish tradition, Daniel is grouped with the Writings (Ketuvim), while in Christian Bibles, it is placed among the prophetic books, underscoring its significance in both faith traditions.

Ultimately, Daniel is a book of faith, endurance, and divine sovereignty, urging believers to remain steadfast in trials, trust in God’s ultimate justice, and look forward to the fulfillment of His divine plan, where righteousness will prevail and God’s kingdom will reign forever.

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