Additions to Daniel facts for kids
The Additions to Daniel are extra parts found in some Christian Bibles. They are added to the Book of Daniel. These parts tell more stories about Daniel, a famous person from the Bible.
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What are the Additions to Daniel?
Some Christian churches, like the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, believe these extra chapters are sacred. This means they consider them part of their official Bible.
However, most Protestant Bibles do not include these chapters. This is because most Protestant churches believe these parts are not part of the original Bible text.
Where do these additions come from?
The Additions to Daniel are not found in the original Hebrew or Aramaic versions of the Book of Daniel. Instead, these stories are found in older Greek translations of the Bible. One famous Greek translation is called the Septuagint. Another translation was made by a writer named Theodotion.
Most Protestant Bibles use only the texts written in Hebrew and Aramaic. This is why they do not include these extra chapters.
What are the different additions?
There are three main additions to the Book of Daniel:
- The Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Holy Children: This part includes a prayer from Azariah asking for God's help. Later, Azariah and his friends sing a song of thanks. These prayers are placed within Daniel chapter 3.
- Susanna and the Elders: This story tells about a woman named Susanna. It is sometimes found at the very beginning of the Book of Daniel. In other Bibles, it is chapter 13.
- Bel and the Dragon: This chapter has three stories. They show how Daniel fought against the worship of idols. They also tell how Daniel escaped from lions. These stories are usually found after Daniel chapter 12. In some Bibles, they make up chapter 14.
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In Spanish: Adiciones a Daniel para niños
