Daniel Daniel /ˈdænjəl/

noun

1. An Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar  ( Book of Daniel , Book of the Prophet Daniel , Daniel )
   an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
   
   
2. A wise and upright judge  ( Daniel )
   a wise and upright judge
    A Daniel come to judgment
   a Daniel come to judgment
   
3. (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 )
   (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's unwavering faith protected him when he was cast into the lion's den.
   Daniel's unwavering faith protected him when he was cast into the lion's den.