Question: Did Daniel bow down to the 90 ft. golden statue in Babylon?
Daniel stands out in Scripture as “greatly beloved” by God (Dan. 9:23, 10:11 & 19), due to his fidelity and trust in Him, and he is given later in his life predictions for the future of Israel and the world, which have yet to transpire. To understand why Almighty God makes His statements regarding His love for Daniel, one only has to review the record of his life in adversity and captivity in Babylon. His great trust (faith) in his God Jehovah (only Israel and the Redeemed in Christ can claim the Name “Jehovah” as their God, [App. 4 Comp. Bible]) in each of his trials, especially his prayer and supplication for himself, Israel, Jerusalem, and God’s Holy Name; in his prayer of Dan. 9:2-20! In that prayer he demonstrated his knowledge of Israel’s duplicity, backsliding and distain to the Prophets, as well as underlining Deuteronomy’s words and warnings given to Moses! He asks for his own sin, and Israel’s to be forgiven; and appeals to the great mercy of Jehovah (9:17-19). Daniel was indeed a great example of faith, (Ezk. 14:14-20), the very faith which God seeks in His created beings!
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