Bible Person

Daniel

Meaning: judgment of God; God my judge · Male · 2 cross references

This Daniel entry refers to a returnee or covenant-signing figure in Ezra and Nehemiah, not to Daniel the exilic prophet. He belongs to the restored community's leadership and reform context. First appears in Ezra 8:2.1

AI summary: This Daniel matters because the cross references place his name within the post-exilic rebuilding and covenantal setting of Jerusalem. Even when overshadowed by the more famous prophet of the same name, this Daniel reflects the many lesser-known figures whose participation helped shape restored communal life. Taken together, the material presents this Daniel as a post-exilic leader whose place contributes to the renewal of Judah.1

Central Figure

Daniel

Meaning: judgment of God; God my judge