vision of the deity as an “Ancient One” (literally “the Ancient of Days”), who sits enthroned as chief god, presiding over the divine court (see Dan. 7:13). In Canaanite mythology, El is consistently depicted as a divine king, whose will was made known to humanity through dreams and visions and whose message was imparted to others through intermediaries. The portrayal of God in the book of Daniel is similar. The legendary Daniel, known from long ago but still remembered as an exemplary character