Bible Person

Daniel

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

This Daniel entry refers to David's second son by Abigail, also called Chileab, not to the prophet or the post-exilic figure. He belongs to the early royal household formed during David's years at Hebron. First appears in 2 Sam 3:3.1

AI summary: This Daniel matters because the cross references place him among the first sons born to David during the formative stage of the monarchy. Though he plays no later narrative role, his presence contributes to the dynastic shape of David's house and to the complexity of the king's expanding family. Taken together, the material presents this Daniel as a Davidic prince whose place helps define the early structure of the royal household.1