What is the central theme of the book of Daniel?

• A. The fall of Babylon
• B. The sovereignty of God
• C. The exile and return
• D. The law and covenants

Answer: (B)

The central idea is God’s sovereignty over history and world powers. Daniel consistently shows that earthly kingdoms rise and fall at God’s command, not by human effort. Even while in exile, the narrative emphasizes that God rules over rulers, reveals their plans, and sets the stages for what comes next. In the stories of interpreting dreams and surviving trials, you see God delivering the faithful and humbling proud rulers, reinforcing that no empire escapes His control. The visions in Daniel 7–12 lay out a sequence of empires and then a final, enduring kingdom established by God, underscoring that ultimate authority rests with Him, not with any nation. While exile and the fall of Babylon are part of the backdrop, the larger message Daniel repeatedly returns to is that God is sovereign over all kingdoms and human history.