Outline

I. The Story of Daniel's Exile, 1:1-21
(A Hebrew Section)

A. Historical Prelude, 1:1-2

B. Youth on Trial, 1:3-16

C. Integrity Vindicated, 1:17-21

II. The Chaldean Apocalypse, 2:1—7:28
(A Message to the Nations in Aramaic)

A. Nebuchadnezzar's Dream, 2:1-49

B. Nebuchadnezzar's Colossus, 3:1-30

C. Nebuchadnezzar's Personal Judgment, 4:1-37

D. Fall of the Chaldean Empire, 5:1-31

E. The Reign of Darius, the Mede, 6:1-28

F. Empires Rise and Wane Until the Consummation, 7:1-28

III. The Hebrew Apocalypse, 8:1—12:13
(A Message to the Chosen People, in Hebrew)

A. Daniel's Vision of Warring Empires, 8:1-27

B. Daniel's Intercession for Israel, 9:1-27

C. A Heavenly Vision of Earthly Conflicts, 10:1—12:13