confronted by a continual stream of difficulties. Work on the Temple had been halted; so Daniel was deeply concerned about his people, the Temple, and the relationship of both to a spiritually renewed Israel. Looking upon this national scene in addition to analyzing his own spiritual needs, Daniel decided to completely devote himself to mourning. His concern was not a superficial one lasting for only a few minutes, but it lasted for three weeks. Daniel’s behavior is to be sharply distinguished from