Daniel of Sidon
Father of a born blind boy, then of three daughters, he is about to repudiate his wife. She, trusting in Jesus, proposes a deal to Daniel: she will return with a healed son and the love of her husband will come back to her. He agrees and that is what happens: Jesus gives the young child eyes like his own.[1][2]
And, reading in her heart, Jesus sees the secret torment of this woman regarding her marriage. He then tells her:"Let your faith be rewarded. Here is your son who will be your honour and your peace. Show him to your husband. He will love you once again and your house will be blessed with farther happy days."[3]As promised, this will be the occasion for the reconciliation between the parents and that of the conversion of Daniel:
"My father was thinking of looking for You. At the Feast of the Tabernacles he did not succeed in speaking to You. He wanted to tell You that he loves You because of the eyes that You have given me."[4]
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 Historical reference: the famous prophet deported to the court of Babylon, he interprets dreams and descends with his companions into the pit where he is saved by the angel.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 it mentioned in the work?
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