This chapter discusses the portrayal of life in the Diaspora. It examines the duplicitous and menacing nature of Nebuchadnezzar as shown in Daniel 1, 3, and 4 as well as the response of solidarity by Jews who are threatened by him. The ancient audience of the book of Daniel knew that in the Diaspora as well as in occupied Judah, tension existed between living a life according to God's commandments and living according to the state's laws. The uncertainty and capriciousness of Nebuchadnezzar's actions as presented in Daniel 3 prepare the reader to understand the duplicitous nature of his kingship revealed in Daniel 4. It is the Diaspora dreams which fill the community's hope that such dangers will not have the final say. It is no surprise, then, that the tales of Daniel 1-6 were incorporated as a preview to the apocalyptic visions found in Daniel 7-12. Keywords: book of Daniel; Diaspora dreams; God's commandments; Jews; Nebuchadnezzar