Daniel
622-530 BC
Ezekiel and Daniel
Daniel was one of the first Jews to be taken into exile in Babylon. As part of the royal household, Daniel was trained to be an official in Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar got more than he bargained for, however, when he discovered Daniel was not only intelligent, but he could also interpret dreams. Daniel served several generations of leaders including Belshazzar, who saw the writing on the wall, and Darius, who was horrified to discover he’d been tricked into sending Daniel to the lions’ den. In the visions and angelic encounters of Daniel 7–12, Daniel revealed more about the end times than any other book besides Revelation.
| SECULAR YEAR | JEWISH YEAR | EVENT IN HISTORY |
|---|---|---|
| -429 | 3332 | Ezekiel prophesied in exile |
| -425 | 3336 | The final Babylonian siege of Jerusalem |
| -423 | 3338 | The walls of Jerusalem were penetrated |
| -423 | 3338 | The sacrifices ceased in the Beit Hamikdash |
| -423 | 3338 | The first Beit Hamikdash was destroyed |
| -423 | 3339 | Gedalyah ben Achikam was killed |
| -421 | 3340 | Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar dream |
| -410 | 3352 | Ezekiel prophesied about the future Beit Hamikdash |
| -372 | 3389 | Daniel read the writing on the wall |
| -372 | 3389 | Daniel was thrown into the lion's den |
| -371 | 3390 | Zerubabel led the return to the Land of Israel |
| -370 | 3391 | Building of Second Beit Hamikdash commenced, then halted |
| -366 | 3395 | Achashverosh II made his great banquet |
| -362 | 3399 | Esther was taken to the palace |
| -357 | 3404 | Esther took action against Haman's decree |
| -355 | 3406 | Mordechai proclaimed the celebration of Purim |
| -353 | 3408 | Building of the second Beit Hamikdash resumed |
| -349 | 3412 | The second Beit Hamikdash was completed |