Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. If the late dating theory is correct, then the socalled revelation was in fact nothing of the sort it. The book of daniel demonstrates the consistency and blessing of a life lived to god, ignoring the heights and depths of circumstances. 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. Overview of the book of daniel reformed answers to bible. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Reason for approachdates given in connection with reign of kings daniel served under. Are you looking for a way to understand the book of daniel if so we have listed an outline of daniel and how to understand daniel. Study daniel 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. What daniel wrote in this chapter for the most part has already been fulfilled in history. They wouldnt defile themselves with the kings food. Indeed, the interpretation of many of the events of daniel 11 finds quite widespread agreement among bible commentators, although one needs to avoid the adventistdispensationalist prophecy extremists. The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets.
Some advocates of a late date have also attributed historical errors to the book of daniel to support their view. Daniel 11 the eleventh chapter of daniel is a very lengthy, detailed, and complicated chapter. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Now alexander, when he had taken gaza, made haste to go up to jerusalem. Daniels vision concerned a great war that was coming. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom. Daniel 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 1 teachers notes lesson one special comments. Daniel was raised to an exalted position very early in life. The historic night with prophetic light,chapters 16.
Part of it is composed of puzzling apocalyptic imagery, while other parts share with us some of the most inspiring stories in all scripture. Prophet daniel interprets dream of king nebuchadnezzar, image, handwriting on the wall, 70 weeks. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth. Next, its clear from the first verse of daniel 12 that the timing backs up to the abomination and rapture because it mentions the unequalled. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Finally, the book may quite satisfactorily be organized in a more detailed fashion along these lines.
Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Daniel 11 jerry vines sermon outlines and preaching ideas. Youll find david jeremiahs introduction to the book of daniel on page 11171118 of the jeremiah study bible.
Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first year of rule. International house of prayer university mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel spring 2015 international house of prayer of kansas city free teaching library outline of daniel 712 for a quick look at the structure of the entire book of daniel see the end of this outline. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 youtube. Verses 520 of daniel 11 outline the continued conflict between the ptolemies who ruled egypt the king of the south and the seleucids who ruled syria the king of the north. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Conclusion as with all scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2ti 3. He lived into the reign of darius, being still alive in 536 b. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first.
The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. That which concerned the people of israel was written in hebrew, although on the basis of chpater 1, which is an introduction to the book, the entire prophecy would, when written down by daniel, be addressed to the jewish people. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Some believe this was actually cyrus, instead of darius. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Verses 520 of daniel 11 outline the continued conflict between the ptolemies who ruled egypt the king of the south and the seleucids who ruled syria the. A study of the book of daniel chapter 11 verses 1 through 19 daniel 11. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a sense of wonder and anticipation, because this is usually regarded as a prophetic book foretelling the future. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. Pauls revelation concerning the man of sin needs daniels account for amplification and clarification.
So, without the slightest embarrassment or hesitation, i largely rely here on the halley outline of daniel 11. To the left side in the graphic is the verse in daniel 11 that is. Such a view must undermine confidence in the entire book. Through their fast, god sustained and blessed them for their integrity. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. Daniel bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The first of these timelines summarizes the rulers of the persian empire.
From daniel and his friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment. Because of the many intricate components of the prophecy in daniel 11, some scholars have suggested that the book of daniel was written several hundred. Gabriel is only mentioned by name 4 times in the entire bible, twice here in daniel and twice in the book of luke verses 1. While it was all future prophecy when first delivered to daniel, it is now past history covering the period of 323bc 176bc. Daniel 11 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. Our lord, in the olivet discourse, quoted only from the book of daniel. The following series of graphical timelines are intended to present a total view of all the prophesies has they have been revealed to daniel in daniel 11. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar.
Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. Three more kings will arise in persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. This is the beginning of the things that daniel was told to understand in the vision. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks dan 9. Daniel also has vivid, symbolic visions about the future of israel, world kingdoms, and the kingdom of godexposing us to some of gods longterm plan for the world. The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 11 kjv king james version daniel was told to seal it up. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Behold, three more kings will arise in persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all. Daniel and three other captives from judah are trained for service in nebuchadnezzars court.
Discover practical insights into the book of daniel. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. Study guide for daniel 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. The eleventh chapter of the old testament book of daniel is an amazing. For our study here, it makes no difference who was the king. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. There are matters there if we took the time to really go into them step by step and verse by verse, it would be of very little interest to you. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. The book of revelation is largely an enigma without the book of daniel. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of daniel menu return to home.
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