Book of the Prophet Daniel

Book of the Prophet Daniel
noun
an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
Syn: ↑Daniel, ↑Book of Daniel
Instance Hypernyms: ↑book
Part Holonyms: ↑Hagiographa, ↑Ketubim, ↑Writings, ↑Old Testament

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