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Yosef and Daniel

Introduction

Content Parallels

Backdrop
  • Exile – Both the Yosef saga and the story of Daniel take place in exile, in Egypt and Bavel respectively.
  • Position of power – Yosef, Daniel, and the other three children all rise to power in the king' palace.
  • Dual name –
  • Beauty and charm – 
Dreams and Solutions
  • The dream itself –
  • Reaction to dream –
  • Inability to solve –
  • Solution by Yosef and Daniel –
Position of power
  • Ruling over the land –
  • Signs of kingship – 
Religiosity
  • Hiding of identity –
  • Refuse to be swayed –