The time would be long before all would be accomplished. 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. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The whole attempt, therefore, to make the book of daniel history instead of. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by. A brief prophecy of a persiangreek conflict 24 is followed by the description of a lengthy egyptiansyrian conflict 519, with focus on a vile king from the north who will bring blasphemies against daniel s people, but who will ultimately be defeated 2045.
If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. There are predictions of great earthquakes in the bible and some of them will be. Daniel received his vision during 536535 bc, the third year of the persian king cyrus. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest.
Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help clarify markings or notations which. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. On the one hand, in chapter 2, a wicked and heathen king is used as a vehicle of divine. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. The first year of darius the mede seems to have been 53938.
Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 11. Daniel chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. In the explanation given in chapter 9, daniel is assured that the jewish sanctuary would be restored at the end of the. Its not a critical commentary, so its not full of information about etymology, syntax and dramatic nuances in the text. 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.
The reading of the book of daniel was not sealed, but the understanding was sealed. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Daniel revealed the dream and its meaning to king nebuchadnezzar, and in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel the niv application commentary. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12.
The king of the north please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. 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. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1.
The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. It is not usually clear if he meant to assert they were real, and not merely a vehicle for his message. The long introduction of chapter 10 to the fourth and final vision given to daniel is followed in chapter 11 by the revelation of important events beginning with darius the mede 539 b. 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. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. 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. An historicist perspective on daniel 11 digital commons.
Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. According to the internal dating of daniel, it was compiled during the mid6th century bce. Seleucus sons successors, kept up war against egypt, as described in verses 15. 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. Sep 09, 2008 the book of daniel, chapter 11, part 1. In chapter 11, we were brought to the time of the end. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. However, the prophecies found in daniel especially chapter 11 have caused some liberal bible scholars to assign a much later date to the book of daniel, as this quote from the oxford companion to the bible plainly demonstrates. 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 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. Hardy, frank wilton, an historicist perspective on daniel 11 1983. The land of shinar is a region of babylon in which the plain of dura 20 was. It was in chapter 2 of the book of daniel that king nebuchadnezzar had a. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app.
The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. Daniel used hidden numerology in his last prophecy about the end times. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir u. Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. And in the first year of darius the mede, i took my stand to support and protect him.
Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. In chapter 11, there is mention of an earlier activity of the angel in. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The freeways are full of cars carrying people to different places. The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
A brief prophecy of a persiangreek conflict 24 is followed by the description of a lengthy egyptiansyrian conflict 519, with focus on a vile king from the north who will bring blasphemies against. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Daniel 11 niv and in the first year of darius the bible gateway.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. 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 the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the greek king antiochus iv epiphanes in. Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny bible commentaries. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Biblical resources, such as the expositor s bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. Dec 04, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11 292015. This is an excellent commentary on the book of daniel. Its whats called a popular commentary, which deals more with practical application. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. A bible study series by mark finley golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel.
Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. World history from darius to the time of the end article contributed by.
Up to that point in daniel the chapter divisions represent separate prophetic. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 1112 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. To be sure, other authorities in treating of this chapter i. 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. Most of daniel is in hebrew, yet chapters 27 are aramaic.
The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 youtube. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by longman, tremper. Follow along in this chapter by chapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex.
Having been deported from jerusalem in 605 bc, he was an old man in his late eighties. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. And in the first year of darius the mede, i arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him, the speaker here is an angel of god, and he sends his holy angels to encourage and protect each one. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, including the rise of the antichrist. The kings of the south and the north now then, i tell you. If reading a book is anything like taking a trip, then reading this one. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from.
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