Lux Domini
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

Key themes

HopeWisdomPeaceExile

Glossary

Babylon Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.

Daniel Person

God is my judge, or judge of God. (1. ) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” ( 1 Chr. 3:1 ). He is called also Chileab ( 2 Sam. 3:3 ).