Book of Daniel Quiz & Flashcards for Chapter 9

What is the likely time period when the Book of Daniel was written?

Which king's court did Daniel serve in?

What is the main subject matter of the Book of Daniel?

What is the famous dream recorded in chapters 2-4 of the Book of Daniel?

What is the message that Belshazzar receives from God in chapter 5 of the Book of Daniel?

What is the subject matter of the vision in chapter 7 of the Book of Daniel?

What does the seventy weeks prophecy in chapter 9 of the Book of Daniel predict?

What do the stories of the fiery furnace and Daniel in the lions' den foreshadow?

Overview of the Book of Daniel

The Book of Daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 B.C.
It records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the Prophet Daniel, who served in the royal court of Nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed him.
Chapter 1 describes the conquest of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, and how Daniel and his friends were promoted in the king's service.
Chapters 2-4 record Nebuchadnezzar's dreams and visions, including the famous dream of the great statue and the fiery furnace incident.
In chapter 5, Belshazzar misuses the items taken from the Temple in Jerusalem and receives a message from God, written into the wall, in response.
Chapter 6 tells the story of Daniel in the lions' den, where he is miraculously spared.
Chapter 7 contains a vision of four beasts representing the kingdoms of Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome.
Chapters 8-12 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns, referring to future kingdoms and their rulers.
Chapter 9 records Daniel's "seventy weeks" prophecy, which gives the precise timeline of when the Messiah would come and be cut off.
The stories of the fiery furnace and Daniel in the lions' den foreshadow the salvation provided by Christ, who is our provision from the dangers of sin.
We should always stand for what is right, trusting that God is greater than any punishment that could come upon us.
God knows and is in control of the future, and we should believe and trust that the things He has predicted for the future will one day occur exactly as God has declared.

Test your knowledge of the Book of Daniel with this insightful quiz! From the conquest of Jerusalem to the prophetic visions of future kingdoms and their rulers, this quiz covers all the significant events and messages found in the book. See how well you know the stories of Daniel in the lions' den and the fiery furnace, and test your understanding of the prophecies regarding the coming of the Messiah. Take this quiz to gain a better understanding of the book's themes and messages and to deepen your knowledge of