1. A Jewish captive, also called BELTESHAZZAR
- Educated at king's court Da 1
- Interprets visions Da 2; 4; 5
- Promotion and executive authority of Da 2:48,49; 5:11,29; 6:2
- Conspiracy against, cast into the lions' den Da 6
- Prophecies of Da 4:8,9; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; Mt 24:15
- Abstinence of Da 1:8-16
- Wisdom of Da 1:17; Eze 28:3
- Devoutness of Da 2:18; 6; 9; 10; 12; Eze 14:14
- Courage and fidelity of Da 4:27; 5:17-23; 6:10-23
- Worshiped by Nebuchadnezzar Da 2:6
2. David's son
3. A descendant of Ithamar, and a companion of Ezra Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6