The "Additions to Daniel KJV" is a valuable edition to the King James Version of the Bible. It includes important apocryphal texts that provide additional context and information to the Book of Daniel. These additions shed light on the historical background of the period and help readers better understand the events and themes discussed in the book.

The translation is clear and faithful to the original text, making it accessible to both scholars and lay readers. The footnotes and annotations are helpful in providing further explanations and references for readers to delve deeper into the text. The inclusion of these extra chapters enriches the overall reading experience and provides a more comprehensive understanding of the Book of Daniel.

Overall, the "Additions to Daniel KJV" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the Book of Daniel and its historical and cultural context. It is a well-crafted addition to the King James Version and is a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this important biblical text.

Book Description:

The Additions to Daniel comprise three chapters not found in the Hebrew/Aramaic text of Daniel. The text of these chapters is found in the Greek Septuagint and in the earlier Old Greek translation. They are accepted as canonical and translated as such in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Bibles. They are listed in Article VI of the Thirty-Nine Articles of the Church of England. However, most Protestant versions exclude these passages as apocryphal, retaining only the text available today in the Hebrew/Aramaic manuscripts.

The additions are:

* The Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Holy Children : after Daniel 3:23, incorporates the Fiery Furnace episode.

* Susanna and the Elders : before Daniel 1:1, a prologue in early Greek manuscripts; chapter 13 in the Vulgate.

* Bel and the Dragon : after Daniel 12:13 in Greek, an epilogue; chapter 14 in the Vulgate. Bel and the Dragon is the supposed story of Daniel and his struggle with Cyrus King of Persia and his idolatrous people. It is considered a deuterocanonical book by some Christians and Apocryphal by others. The story covers two events, the reckoning of the falsity of Bel (a Babylonian idol) and a Dragon whom the Babylonians worshiped; along with Daniel’s being thrown in a lion’s den, and his deliverance.