Daniel (Son of David) , also known as Chiliab (II Samuel, 3:3). Known as Daniel in Chronicles 1 3:1 and known as Daluyah in the Septuagint. Second son of King David, born to Abigail, wife of Nabal the Carmalite, the third wife of David. While David's other three elders sons, Amnon, Absalom, and Adonijah were important charachters in II Samuel, Daniel, or Chiliab, is not mentioned after verse 3.3. Daniel was not a contender for the throne of Israel, and the throne eventually passed to his younger half brother, Solomon.
Daniel was descended from one of the noble families of Judah (Daniel 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah.
Daniel and his three Jewish companions were subsequently evaluated and chosen for their intellect and beauty, to be trained as Chaldeans (members of the class of the magi: astrologers, sorcerers, enchanters and magicians), who constituted the ranks of the advisors to the Babylonian court.
Daniel became distinguished during this period for his piety, and for his strict observance of the Torah, or Mosaic law (1:8-16), and gained the confidence and esteem of those who were over him.
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