The skeptical Asimov’s Guide to the Bible p.596 claims it could have been written as late as 165 B.C. However, the Jewish historian Josephus in Antiquities of the Jews 11.8.5 (c.93-94 A.D.) records that when Alexander the Great approached Jerusalem (c.333 B.C.), the High Priest Jaddua met him and showed Alexander part of the book of Daniel where the Greeks would overcome the Persians. Alexander apparently was impressed, and left the Jews alone.
Hata hivyo, mwana historia wa Kiyahudi Josephus kwenye Antiquities of the Jews 11.8.5 (karibu mwaka 93-94 BK) anarekodi kuwa wakati Alexanda Mkuu alipoikaribia Yerusalemu (karibu mwaka 333 KK), Kuhani Mkuu Jaddua alikutana naye na alimwonyesha sehemu ya kitabu cha Danieli isemayo kuwa Wagiriki watawashinda Waajemi. Alexanda anaelekea kuwa alipendezwa na maneno haya, na aliachana na Wayahudi.