Even the hearts of the greatest kings are under his control (chs. God humbles the proud and raises up the humble.Nevertheless, believers should not assume that God will always rescue them from harm ( 3:16–18). God can give his faithful servants abilities that cause even unbelievers to appreciate them (chs.It is possible to live a faithful life while surrounded by pagan influences, if one serves the Lord wholeheartedly (ch.Though trials and difficulties will continue for God’s people up until the end, those who are faithful will be raised to glory, honor, and everlasting life in this final kingdom ( 12:1–3). All the kingdoms of this world will come to an end and will be replaced by the Lord’s kingdom, which will never pass away ( 2:44 7:27). The book’s central theme is God’s sovereignty over history, empires, and kings ( 2:21 4:34–37). ( 1:1) until 536 B.C., the third year of King Cyrus ( 10:1). It records the events of Daniel’s life and the visions that he saw from the time of his exile in 605 B.C. Daniel wrote this book in the sixth century B.C.