What was the relationship between Daniel and Jesus?
In a vision, Daniel saw one like a son of man coming with the clouds. Jesus spoke of himself this way before the high priest. Daniel 7:13-14; Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62
What the Bible says
Daniel 7:13
I beheld therefore in the vision of the night, and lo, one like the son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and he came even to the Ancient of days: and they presented him before him.
Matthew 26:64
Jesus saith to him: Thou hast said it. Nevertheless I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
What the Church teaches
The Catechism says that when Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father, Daniel’s vision is fulfilled.
Catechism 664 · Catechism of the Catholic Church
Did you know?
According to a note in the NAB, “Son of Man” was Jesus’ own favorite way of speaking about himself. NAB note on Dn 7, 13