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Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The book of daniel is the foundation while the book of revelation is the expansion. Daniel wrote the book of daniel during the sixth century b. 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. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. According to most, the bible prophecy of daniels 70 weeks is either a messianic prophecy that foretells the baptism of jesus christ and the year of his crucifixion, or it is a prophecy that tells of the coming of antichrist and a seven year tribulation period. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. Introduction the historic existence of the prophet daniel trothe is the hiest thinge a man may kepe. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.

This is a commentary that anyone can pick up and use to start understanding daniel better. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of daniel. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. Daniel and his friends had been taken from their homes in judah and exiled. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Frenetic scholarly activity has raged over differing interpretations of the book of daniel. There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of daniel, but i still find the older work of e. The failure of daniel s prophecies 2007 chris sandoval. Book of daniel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. From this critical analysis, one can deduce with reasonable certainty that the book of daniel is a forgery.

In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. No characteristics wins the hearts of adults more quickly than wisdom in the words and actions of a young person. Had the author daniel been an unknown jew of the second century b. Bible study of daniel chapters 1 to 6 looks at taking a stand, having faith in god in difficult situations, being a stranger in a strange land, and more. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Jun 22, 2016 10 things you didnt know about daniel in the bible,lori hatcher study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse simply click the arrows below each verse to reveal our notes and commentary 1 in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Scientific, historical errors and mistakes in the bible. The book of daniel thus provides an overview of prophecy regarding these empires unmatched in any other old testament book.

Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. What revelation is to the new testament prophetically and apocalyptically, daniel is to the old.

The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. 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. Moreover, it contains more fulfilled prophecies than any other book in the bible daniel. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. King nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the first four chapters, we have read about king nebuchadnezzar. In the english bible, daniel is placed among the major prophets, immediately after ezk, thus following the order of the septuagint and of the latin vulgate jeromes bible, 390405 a. His writings are a memoir or diary of events that took place at the time. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of.

Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. Dont mistake daniel as some conjurer of cheap tricks. A summary of the contents of each bible book contains summaries for the old and new testament. The prophecies of the book of daniel have fascinated readers and created. In nt prophecy daniel is referred to more than any other ot book. The book of daniel speaks of things that can be interpreted in many ways, and many scholars, who do not have any concept of an inner meaning, interpret them literally. This course is designed as an expository study of the book of daniel, taking the student through the entire book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. Spirituality, the second coming of the lord, the return of the messiah, proclamation of the state of israel.

An angel explains that the lion symbolizes the babylonian kingdom. Chaucer we propose in the following pages to examine the book of the prophet daniel by the same general methods which have been adopted in other volumes of the expositors bible. Daniel 16 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr.

In chapters 2 and 8, we are shown the kings dream and then the symbols are explained. The result is a forcing of the word to fit into preconceived notions, and this in turn, unfortunately leads into misunderstanding. I was amazed to learn that it is not included in the section of the bible known. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of daniel. The prophecies in the book of daniel are so detailed and accurate that scholars who dont believe in the bible as the inspired word of god have trouble accepting daniel as the author of his book. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth.

You will also find options for commentaries on daniel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The origin and purpose of daniel is one of the biggest questions in the bible. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible. Part of it is composed of puzzling apocalyptic imagery, while other parts share with us some of the most inspiring stories in all scripture. Because the book of daniel contains so many detailed prophecies of things that happened centuries later, some skeptics have suggested that it is a fraud, written much later in history. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.

These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in. Best daniel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Daniel and his associates are portrayed as jewish exiles in babylon during that. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Bible study on daniel chapter 5 handwriting on the wall. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Daniel, in these praises of his own understanding, speaks not through vanity, but by the direction of god, as one transported out of himself. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Top 10 common errors in bible chronology that have led to incorrect. Biblical scientific errors refer to biblical claims that go against scientific data, usually as a result of a literalistic reading. How could the author of the book of daniel make such an error if he lived and. Other ancient texts also have errors and mistakes, but this isnt a problem because people dont expect the authors of those texts to be perfect.

What are the most commonly asked questions about the book of daniel. The worldrenowned amazing facts bible school will help you know gods. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. A tale of two cities focus on the bible fyall, bob on. Daniel 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Since the purpose of these posts is to examine the reliability of the book of daniel, i will focus on mistakes and attempt an explanation as to how they occurred. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. The book of daniel portrays him as the babylonian king in the first year of whose reign daniel has his dream of the four great beasts which come up out of the sea.

Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. The book of daniel from the holy bible new international version niv book 27 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. Home faq books of the bible daniel questions about daniel. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with. Mar 31, 2020 what does the bible mean when it refers to the four winds. Daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction the book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends. The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. Daniel, a bible book whichl is key to understanding other.

Nov 01, 2008 book of daniels prophecies of the end explained. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is. In the following chart you will see in the first column the exact words taken from the bible, separated in rows by its relevance, followed in the second column by its analysis and on the third one youll find, marked in red and underlined, the historic. Book of daniel chapter 5 bible study ichabod and the writing is on the wall. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Daniel explained one of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message. Bible study commentary on the christian life as shown in the book of daniel chaprt 5. When it comes to the book of daniel, it is doubtful that any reader will agree with every conclusion of a single commentator, and i disagree with young on a few points.

Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Many critical scholars attribute the obvious historical errors of the book of daniel to naivete. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012 by jay rogers. Daniel a narrative of some of the occurrences of the captivity, and. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality.

And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. The failure of his prediction refutes evangelical claims that the bible is. Daniel s early life demonstrates that there is more to being young than making mistakes. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself.

The bible, in contrast, is claimed by many believers to be infallible, inerrant and perfect. Even though daniel goes down in jewish and christian history books as one of israels finest, he didnt live in israel for very long. I was reading the book of daniel, which is filled with extraordinary and apocalyptic visions. Here god shows us how to interpret the symbolic language he has inspired in much of the scripture. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our eyes. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies.

Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. Daniel 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. Belshazzar was said to have been slain after he saw the writing on the wall, at which time. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. It could be said that there are parts of the old testament, in the prophetic books ezekiel, jeremiah, which are apocalyptic in the sense that they are prophecies of a. Few bible characters have the kind of status that daniel does.

Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. It was believed that daniel was a hebrew courtier employed by king nebuchadnezzar of babylonia.

Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries, giving us a glimpse to future events that already came to pass and and are yet to come. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. If youre studying the book of daniel for the first time, this is an excellent resource. Daniel 4 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations. Live spirit school session 4 kevin zadai kevin zadai 2,005 watching live now. An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers.

Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Daniels error can be explained by the fact that he did not live in those. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. The book of daniel is rightly so called, whether we consider daniel as the author of it, or as the principal person mentioned in it.

Revelation chapter speaks of the same beast as the daniels fourth beast. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Cyrus was half median by race and took the title king of the medes at his defeat of astyages cyrus father in law, king of media, in 549 b. 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. Many liberal scholars claim that it is full of fanciful accounts. The peoples bible commentary puts scripture and commentary side by side, so you can follow jeskes explanations of the text while youre reading through daniel. So i will use the expansion to explain the foundation. The book is said to make several historical blunders.