Everyone knows Daniel was thrown into a lions' den and went on some kind of fast. But there's a lot more to this character than the Sunday school lessons let on! Few Bible characters have the kind of status that Daniel does. He's a righteous and wise hero of the Old Testament whose decisions save the lives of many. You really ought to dig into Daniel with a Bible study and commentary to learn about this character for yourself, but for starters, here's 12 biblical facts about Daniel that don't get a lot of screen time in church. (And I may have used my favorite Bible software to make this list.)