The book of Daniel deals with the times of the Jewish exiles from Jerusalem into Babylon, initially, under the rule of Nebuchadnezzar. This had taken place approximately sixth century B.C., after King Zedekiah attempted to secretly escape from Nebuchadnezzar, but was caught and conquered. Among the first group to be exiled from Jerusalem into Babylonian captivity were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. There names soon would be changed to Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
