Many would seek to understand it between daniels time and its fulfillment, but its message must be revealed. Moreover, she spoke as one who had personal acquaintance with daniels earlier interpretation of nebuchadnezzars second dream cf. Its interesting that the visions of chapter 8 were given before the handwriting on the wall in chapter 5. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth. Others, following the greek historian xenophon and supported by josephus ant. During this time of his indirect government god puts the authority over the earth into the hands of heathen nations until his blessed one, the lord jesus, shall take over the.
Danielrmesa3 explains the book of revelation verse by verse, chapter by chapter in video format. But you, daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels 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. Daniel 10, new international version niv the bible app. The interpreter explains the summary of the vision as four. In the third year of belshazzar the king a vision appeared to me, daniel, subsequent to the one which appeared to me previously. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012.
This verse gives the reason why, though daniels words were heard from the first day daniel 10. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. But he does establish the day of this revelation, during the reign of cyrus, king of persia. David guzik commentary on daniel 4 describes how nebuchadnezzar has another dream, prophesying the rise and fall of the king. Daniel 10 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic. Jun 08, 2015 danielrmesa3 explains the book of revelation verse by verse, chapter by chapter in video format. Additional notes are available in the expanded living commentary, containing footnotes on over 23,000 of the 31,000 bible verses. His sons shall wage war and assemble a multitude of great forces, which shall advance like a flood and pass through, and again shall carry the war as far as his fortress. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks.
Apparently, some time had elapsed between the events of chapter 3 and those of chapter 4. As many commentators agree, the chapter division at this point is less than satisfactory, with no real break between the last verse of chapter 11 and the first verse of. I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the most high god has worked. The climax of his sovereign rule is described in revelation. Daniel as the prophet of god is the channel through which divine revelation. Since the focus of this prophecy in daniel 11 is what would happen to the jewish people daniel 10. Finley, the book of daniel in the canon of scripture, bibliotheca sacra. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels 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. In the book of daniel god is called the god of heaven four times chap.
Chapter 10 and the first verse of chapter 11 introduce the vision described in detail in chapter 11. The contents of the first verse in daniel have been challenged on two counts. From this brief summary it is obvious that the book of daniel contains only a few. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received in 539 bc concerning a great war that was coming. Let us consider some specific reasons why we should extend our understanding of daniels last prophecychapters 10 to 12. Chapter 4 records the personal experience of king nebuchadnezzar. Many would seek to understand it between daniel s time and its fulfillment, but its message must be revealed. There was a tree in the midst of the land, and its height was great.
This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. This chapter is the introduction to detailed prophecies about israels future, chapter 11 is the main content and chapter 12. The greatest tribute we can pay to our spiritual forefathers is to advance the knowledge of bible prophecy which they handed down to us. Daniel, chapter 12 king james version christian answers. According to the historian herodotus, the persians dug a canal. Daniel 11 is not understood nearly as well as daniel 2, 7 and 8. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Bible verses quotes, bible scriptures, biblical quotes, scripture verses, god is amazing. This verse gives the reason why, though daniel s words were heard from the first day daniel 10. Nov 06, 2016 others, following the greek historian xenophon and supported by josephus ant. Chapter 12 then provides a final broad overview of the prophecies of this book, restating the big picture, and closing with comforting words spoken to daniel.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. In verses 56, we read for the first time in daniel 11 of the king of the south and the king of the north. The first six chapters of the book of daniel are a record of the major events that. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel. The powerful miracles recorded in chapters 16 show gods sovereignty. The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ i. This is by far the most complex passage in all of scripture with 5 historically validated prophecies fulfilled within the span of just a few hundred years. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.
The phrase knowledge will be increased is a direct reference to the prophecy itself. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 10 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 10 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Jehovah god moves mightily against a prideheart plus worshiper of idols sin 4 they drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. Arthur jeffery, the book of daniel, introduction and exegesis, in the interpreters bible, 6.
Daniel confirms that the special knowledge does not come from his wisdom but. It was still over 200 years away and would last nearly 200 years after that, and would pit the seleucids against the ptolemys. Daniel chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. Andrews free online bible commentary contains notes from the life for today commentaries which provides notes for about half of the verses. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. The kjv does not get more original or authentic than this. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time appointed. As many commentators agree, the chapter division at this point is less than satisfactory, with no real break between the last verse of chapter 11 and the first verse of chapter 12. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. To shut up the words implied that the words should be kept safely until the time when they were. This is a confidential report, daniel, for your eyes and ears only.
This is a long chapter, and you will have to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with me as we look at it together. There will be four kings of persia, and the last will make war on greece. Ask elijah chapter by chapter bible teachings online the four winds destiny and purpose. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Verse 22 notes his removal of the high priest onias iii, antiochus sold the priesthood twice over, first to. Verses provide a brief description of the events leading up to the vision. Let us consider some specific reasons why we should extend our understanding of daniel s last prophecychapters 10 to 12. Daniel, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. This date in the book of daniel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving persian records and can be related accurately to our modern calendar. Statute maps of division of alexander the greats empire among 4 generals cp four conspicuous horns in da 8. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations and languages that dwell in all the earth.
Remember from our previous study that seleucus and ptolemy were two of the four generals who assumed power at the death of alexander the great and divided the. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Worship is a dominant theme in the book of daniel and lies at its very center. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a great tree 10 in these visions of my mind as i was lying in bed, i saw this come to pass. Nebuchadnezzars boast in verse 30, would not have been spoken until after many of his massive building operations had been completed. Forgive me for the times when i have done things that are wrong and avoided doing what is right, or turned a blind eye to some need or necessity. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign.
Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. These chapters also record two prophetic visions given to nebuchadnezzar during this time. Also, the lord jesus christ spoke of this book as the writing of daniel matt. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The king also promoted daniel to be head man over the. Daniel chapter 10 commentary northwest college of the bible. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. Moved with rage, the king of the south shall go out and do battle against the king of the north, who shall muster a great multitude, which shall, however. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 king james version, the he bible, for daniel chapter 4.
Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. Daniel 10, new living translation nlt the bible app. Probably this woman was belshazzars mother and the daughter of nebuchadnezzar. One other suggestion is that darius was a title for astyages, the last king of the medes and the grandfather of cyrus the great. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Our church was born from within the pages of the book of daniel, our study for this quarter. Satellite channel satellite channel schedule satellite channel online satellite. Jul 09, 2014 the insights tom has gained from memorizing much of daniel and the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. The prophet daniel had two years to think about the visions of the 4 beasts of chapter 7 compare 7.
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