6th Century BC
The Jewish people were in exile in Babylon, having been taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar. They were living in a foreign land with different customs and religious practices.
The Babylonian Empire had fallen to the Medo-Persian Empire. Darius the Mede was appointed as ruler over the kingdom of Babylon.
Babylon, the capital of the Babylonian Empire, located in present-day Iraq. It was a center of power and culture in the ancient Near East.
The Jewish people maintained their religious identity through prayer, adherence to the Law of Moses, and hope for the restoration of Jerusalem. Daniel's prayer reflects a deep commitment to repentance and seeking God's mercy.
Daniel
Darius the Mede
Ruler over the kingdom of Babylon under the Medo-Persian Empire.