The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. For our study here, it makes no difference who was the king. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year. If you look on the web, you will find all sorts of theories, most recently that it will be a league of 10 muslim nations. Choosing his words tactfully, daniel asks arioch why the king has made such a decree. We are able to identify the kingdoms referred to in this. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. The fact that daniel is describing the times in which we are.
Book of daniel chapter 3 bible study when things get hot. To belshazzar the hand of god was a bizarre and frightening thing. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible. Appearing before king nebuchadnezzar, daniel told the king that there is a god in heaven who reveals secrets, and that he had revealed to daniel not only the dream, but its interpretation verse 28. Jul 15, 2016 historians have long thought that daniel was writing at the time of antiochus iv, not in the time of king nebuchadnezzar of babylon, and is trying to reassure his fellow judeans that god planned all along to restore the kingdom to his people. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted nebuchadnezzars dream, in which god provided an overview of world events in the millennia yet to come. In the second year of nebuchadnezzars rule, he had a dream. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b.
The book of daniel places the prophetic context of the ten toes and ten horns of the prophetic hour in the kingdoms of the north and south that surround jerusalem. As was the case with the previous vision, daniel didnt fully understand the significance of what he was seeing daniel 7. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 3 new international version niv the image of gold and the blazing furnace. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel. Cyrus was referred to by nabonidas in 546 as the king of the medes, only. It was first used in a hebrew print of the bible by daniel bomberg. Daniels parents chose a hebrew name for their son meaning god is my.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. In this chapter, two of those kingdoms are discussed in more detail. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. The book of daniel in preterist perspective and in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. Joined by a marriage, the kings of the north and south would. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series.
Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. The holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. Second vision daniel 7 555 bc in the first year of the reign of belshazzar, the son of nabonidus and successor of nebuchadnezzar. Because of the detail of the prophecy, we will be forced to frequently. Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the supremacy of daniels god, raises daniel over all his wise men. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. This is the beginning of the things that daniel was told to understand in the vision. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. Daniel 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Their pious refusal to eat the portion of the king s meat, and their determining to live upon pulse and water, which.
In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. Darius is clearly identified as a mede and should not be confused with a later persian king by the same name. Evilmerodach 7 nebuchadnezzars son becomes king in 562 7, 8 evilmerodach is murdered by neriglissar neriglissar becomes king and reigns 4yrs nebuchadnezzars soninlaw. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012. Daniel then explained that the king had seen an awesome image standing before him.
A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and god reveals the dream to daniel, who interprets it to the king. Daniel 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And in the days of these kings the god of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed. Porphyry, an intelligent man, produced a detailed verse by verse study of the book. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. Introduction daniel, a godly prophet and a man of unshakable faith, has been steadfast in his daily walk of fellowship with god throughout the first six chapters of the book of daniel. Cyrus is the only persian king mentioned in the book. Read daniel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It seems likely that the king learned of daniel through past dealings with him, or by means of some of the historical records of babylon. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever daniel 2.
After many battles described in great detail a contemptible person will become king of the north. Nebuchadnezzars dream and daniels interpretation daniel. Not only will daniel read the writing, but he will explain the interpretation of it as well, to the king. Neither peer opposition nor the king s new law chapter 6 greatly disturbed daniel. Some believe this was actually cyrus, instead of darius. How does this explain his rise to power under this median king, when he had formerly served the babylonian kings.
The scriptures are a magnificent picture of a loving god who wants the very best for us, forever. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. He quickly rose to the role of statesman by official royal appointment and served as a confidante of kings as well as a prophet in two world empires, i. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. The four kingdoms are described in more detail and special attention is given by daniel to the fourth kingdom which has ten kings. Daniel, who understood by the book of the prophet jeremiah the expiration of the seventy years of the captivity, is now honourably employed to make known. Welcome to an adventure in exploring the scriptures. To the christian, seeing the hand of god in history should.
The two books of kings are called the 3 rd and 4 th book of kings in the septuagint as well as the vulgate. The book of daniel portrays him as the babylonian king in the first year of whose. Daniel 5 describes the hand of god in the writing on the wall, but it also describes the hand of god in the history of babylon and of israel. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. Daniel was one of many hebrew young men in particular taken captive by the babylonians. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Moreover, the prophecies of daniel and revelation almost exclusively focus on the peoples of the house of israel who are scattered among the nations, the peoples of the house of. Daniel told the king the details and meaning of his dream daniel. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012 the. The majority of those who interpret biblical prophecy believe that the ten toes kings nations of daniel and revelation refer to an economic alliance of nations in europe and see this alliance of nations as the manifestation of the last of seven resurrections of the roman empire and its babylonian religious system. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history.
Daniel belonged to those jews who had been led away captive to babylon at the first siege of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in the year 605 bc compare daniel 1. The king answered daniel, and said, truly your god is the god. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. God then revealed both the kings dream and its meaning in a vision to daniel. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. But below references point out dating differences among commentary scholars. This is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 3 daniel chapter 3.
This definition, combined with the explanation given by daniel and the added. The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings, along with the beast. Nothing has caused him to panic or depart from his faith and practice as a godly jew. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. He was chosen out to learn the language, and to work in the king s palace. He had been very well educated in his native israel which is why he as well as others were chosen to be trained for service in the babylonian king s household. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them.
Then i got up again and carried on the king s business. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. Daniel gives a prophetic overview on the times of the gentiles that is the four world empires. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from. After the complete failure of these empires government finally the people of israel will be restored to god and christ will reign over all as king.
The book of daniel then shows gods plan to give dominion over to the gentile nations until the time of the end when the full plan would be sealed up or finalized. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible gateway. He could not figure out what the dream meant, so he wanted his advisors to explain it to him. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniel s time. Read daniel 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the 1970s many fundamentalist christians believed it would be the european common market. The vision recorded in daniel 8 came to the prophet in the third year of the reign of king belshazzar of babylon 553554 b. Daniel chapter 3 is a well known and well loved chapter in the bible. Jesus christ is going to return and establish the kingdom of god. When you are reading comments on a verse, you will want to click for other verses which explain it. He was in babylon serving various kings through the seventy years of the jewish. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or.
In the days of these kings book perfectbound paperback 740 pages. Part of the dream seemed good, and part of it seemed bad. Interestingly, one horn grew higher than the other. According to jewish tradition in the talmud the author was the prophet jeremiah. This was just two years after daniel s vision of four beasts and a little horn recorded in daniel 7. It doesnt exclude there being other kingdoms in other parts of the world. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. This kingdom is referred to as a stone cut without human hands.
One of those people was king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012 by jay rogers. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory current scholarship surmises that the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. Daniels final vision is set in the third year of cyrus, king of persia.
From this brief summary it is obvious that the book of daniel contains only a few. Historically, persia represented the higher horn since it was the dominant power of the medopersian empire. Daniel s timeline chart from bible knowledge commentary found in preface to daniel footnotes since the bible knowledge commentary had the most dating info, chart references are for the most part using their dates it would be confusing to mix dates from different sources. At certain times, god has used dreams to communicate with people. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. The vision predicts major world empires and events from the time of daniel to the second coming of christ. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2.
In the interpretation daniel refers to the toes as kings in the days of these kings the god of heaven will set up his eternal kingdom. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically. Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. In verse 20 the archangel gabriel tells daniel that the ram with two horns represents the kings of media and persia. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Fourth the predictions given by daniel in the form of the interpretation of. Even though the king has forgotten the details of the dream, he is still greatly troubled by the dream.
Their accusation was meant to impress upon the king that daniel had not merely broken the law once, he was persisting in violating this law, showing in their minds complete disregard for. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. For further details on the amazing book of daniel, see the other articles in this. It is also about people being deliveredwhich is the greatest news in the bible. They would describe his book as history written as if it were prophecy. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.
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