The Lord regarded with approval the firmness and self-denial of the Hebrew youth, and their purity of motive; and His blessing attended them. He "gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding 485 in all visions and dreams." The promise was fulfilled, "Them that honor Me I will honor." 1 Samuel 2:30. As Daniel clung to God with unwavering trust, the spirit of prophetic power came upon him. While receiving instruction from man in the duties of court life, he was being taught by God to read the mysteries of the future and to record for coming generations, through figures and symbols, events covering the history of this world till the close of time.

Herren så med velbehag på de unge hebræeres standhaftighed og rene motiver og skænkede dem sin velsignelse. "Disse fire unge mænd gav Gud kundskab og indsigt i al skrift og visdom; Daniel forstod sig også på alle hånde syner og drømme." Løftet: De som ærer mig, vil jeg ære," gik i opfyldelse. 1Sam. 2,30. Daniel klyngede sig til Gud i usvækket tro og fik den profetiske gave. Samtidig med, at han blev undervist af mennesker om pligterne ved hoffet, skænkede Gud ham evnen til at læse fremtidens hemmeligheder og skrive resten af verdens historie i tal og symboler til gavn for kommende slægter.