Daniel of Beth-Horon

Judaean from Beteron. He does not hesitate to publicly distance himself from his step-brother, Elchias, the Sanhedrist strongly opposed to Jesus:

"I know that you are the wise ones and I am a simple Judaean and I do not even know why you often want me to be with you… [...] But I, a simple tiller, once I undeservedly became your relative, I have been anxious about nothing but to know the Scriptures and the Prophets, to have comfort in my life. And with the simplicity of an unlearned person, I confess that in the Rabbi I recognize the Messiah, preceded by His Precursor, who pointed Him out to us… And you cannot deny that John was possessed by the Spirit of God."

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.

Apostolic journey

Witness of the Resurrection:

"Leave me", he said to Helkai. [...] I have seen, benign to me, dreadful to you, Him Who you want me to believe is dead. I am going away. I want to protect my soul rather than money and wealth. Goodbye, you cursed one! And if you can, try to deserve God’s forgiveness."

He will join the 500 on Mount Tabor and will be included by Jesus among the seventy-two:

"And you, Daniel, who have really come out, not of the pit of the lions, but of the jackals, come and join these."

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 Historical reference: the famous prophet deported to the court of Babylon, he interprets dreams and descends with his companions into the pit where he is saved by the angel.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?

GRM 414

GRM 529 GRM 535

GRM 632 GRM 634