Daniel (n.)(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC);
Daniel (n.)a wise and upright judge; "a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare;
Daniel (n.)an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar;
Synonyms: Book of Daniel / Book of the Prophet Daniel