Purpose of Writing: In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon had conquered Judah and deported many of its inhabitants to Babylon – Daniel included. Daniel served in the royal court of Nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed Nebuchadnezzar.
Kusudi la Kuandika: Katika 605 kk, Nebukadreza, mfalme wa Babeli alikuwa ameshinda Yuda na kufukuza wakazi wake wengi hadi Babeli – ikiwa ni pamoja na Danieli. Danieli alitumikia katika mahakama ya kifalme ya Nebukadreza na watawala kadhaa ambao walimfuata Nebukadreza.