Nebuchadnezzar was a great king, but in this chapter he recognized that gods kingdom was far greater and his dominion was completely unique because it is an everlasting kingdom. Verse 4 foretells the division of alexanders domains among four smaller and weaker empires. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. It is not separated and detached by any length timeframe as taught today that there is a 2000 year gap, all 70 weeks are connected and happen in succession. He is called belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him. Daniel, chapter 12 king james version christian answers. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. You see, it is the personal testimony of a man who at the time of writing was the most powerful person in the entire earth. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Why is the interpretation of verses 2427 so important and so difficult. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. 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. The following chapters 4 6 not only show daniel and his friends exemplary faithfulness but also indicate various characteristics of the heathen world empires, which will find their culmination in the time of the end.
According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534. And when he had spoken this word unto me, i stood trembling. 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. Verse 4 is a prophecy of the division of alexander the greats kingdom into four regions following his death. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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 book of daniel belongs to a category of literature called apocalyptic.
These passages contain amazing historical details that confirm the validity of the bible. Aug 03, 2017 this introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Daniel, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Unlike the preceding dreams and visions in the book of daniel, which contained images that needed to be interpreted, this vision simply gave daniel the words regarding what would happen to the jewish people from this time forward daniel 10. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Nov 01, 2017 the book of daniel verse by verse chapter 9 daniels prayer for the people. The tree grew large and strong and its top touched the sky. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. This chapter 9 is one of the most powerful chapters of prophecy in the entire bible. Arthur jeffery, the book of daniel, introduction and exegesis, in the interpreters bible, 6.
Daniel chapter 4 records a public decree of king nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations and languages. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniels vision of a man duration. In this chapter of daniel, we have what is known as the interrupted prayer. Peace be multiplied unto you 2 i thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high god hath wrought toward me. Daniel 9, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. For example, the book of daniel comes from the era 165 b.
The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. An interesting point regarding this prophecy is that it appears to have been delivered orally. Daniel is praying in the first nineteen verses of this chapter, but then the angel gabriel appears and interrupts his prayer. When you turn on the news you see wars, battles and conflicts. Book of daniel explained verse by verse angels in the glen. Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet.
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. 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. Moreover, she spoke as one who had personal acquaintance with daniel s earlier interpretation of nebuchadnezzars second dream cf. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the. Daniel covers the end of the age of aries and events surrounding yahushas first coming. Additions to daniel song of the three holy children susanna and the elders bel and the dragon v t e. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 9 youtube.
Probably this woman was belshazzars mother and the daughter of nebuchadnezzar. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Nov 06, 2016 the book of daniel was fulfilled over the period 465 bce 70 ad. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Apocalyptic literature usually comes out of difficult times. Daniel s prayer for the restoration of israel, ver. People not getting on, races not getting on, nations not getting on. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars praise of god in 4. In the first year of his reign i daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the lord came to jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of jerusalem.
This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. The detail study of revelation will uncover many new prophecies and understandings of the end times. Daniel, as a godly man well into his eighties, was a leading figure for israel as he interceded for the nation and their restoration. Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. Chapters 1011 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. And i set my face unto the lord god, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. Net bible here are the visions of my mind while i was on my bed. This verse gives the reason why, though daniel s words were heard from the first day daniel 10. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway.
Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 1 verses 1 9. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true god. With that context established, we are ready for daniel 9. Who is the anointed one, a prince that is cut off in verse 26. Chapters 1011 home audio studies the book of daniel the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Now viewing scripture range from the book of daniel chapter 10. This is the clearest prophecy of the messiah in all the old testament. He will be rejected by israel who did not know the hour of their visitation, and as john reported, his own did not recognize him, john 1. Interpretation of jeremiahs prophecy of the seventy weeks 9.
Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the kings food. In the concluding four verses of daniel 9, one of the most. Daniel 10, new international version niv the bible app. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. Revelation chapters 4 19, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. Daniel 4 explained verse by verse nebuchadnezzars dream, the most high rules over mankind. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality.
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