Daniel of Beth-Horon
Jew from Beteron. He does not hesitate to publicly distance himself from his bWater-brother, Elchias, the Sanhedrist strongly opposed to Jesus:
"I know that you are the wise men and I am a mere Jew who does not even know why you so often want me among you... But I, a simple farmer, shamefully become your relative, have only concerned myself with knowing the Scripture and the Prophets to find comfort in my life. And with the simplicity of someone who is not learned, I confess to you that I recognize in the Rabbi the Messiah preceded by his Forerunner who pointed Him out to us... And John, you cannot deny it, was possessed by The Spirit of God."[1]Later, at the request of Judas, he gives young fruit trees from his orchard beyond Gabaon – two olive trees, an apple tree, a fig tree, an almond tree – for the garden of John of Nob who leads the apostolic group.[2]
Apostolic journey
Witness of the Resurrection:
"I am leaving you," he said to Elchias. "I have seen, benevolent to me, terrible for you, The One you want me to believe is dead. I am going away. More than money and any wealth, I protect my Soul. AGod, cursed! And, if you can, try to deserve the forgiveness of God."[3]
He will join the 500 on Mount Tabor and will be included by Jesus among the seventy-two:"And you, Daniel, truly brought out of the pit, not of lions but of jackals, come, join these ones."[4]
His name
Daniel means "God has judged." Historical reference: the famous prophet deported to the court of Babylon, he interprets dreams and descends with his companions into the pit where he is saved by the angel.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
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