Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. 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. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible.
It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of. The book of daniel bridges the period between the old testament and the new testament 400 years of silence otherwise. To deny the vality of the inspiration of the book of daniel is to deny gods word and mans responsiblity to his god and creator.
The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. Chuck smith study guide for daniel blue letter bible. Daniel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel is the foundation to the book of revelation. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible.
Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. 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. Di lella, professor of old testament, and the late louis f. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old 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.
Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Persons named daniel god has judged are mentioned in babylonian records and in the bible elsewhere. 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 introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. 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.
A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. 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. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. The passage states that from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. In todays excerpt from the most recent edition in the story of god bible commentary series, author wendy l. Students of bible prophecy walk in the light and understanding of what god has. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniel s predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary.
The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. 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. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them into the treasury. Written centuries apart, we nonetheless see that they actually compose one book, each helping to explain the other in. The words written in the last book, the book of revelation, put daniel 3 into perspective.
An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. For instance, a signer of nehemiahs covenant in 444 b. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. As you read these words at the close of our lesson, remember that one of those among this throng of worshippers from every nation and language will be none other than nebuchadnezzar, on his face before god, in wonder, adoration, and praise. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway.
The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. Widder examines the real purpose and theology of the book of daniel. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. 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. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. In the hebrew bible, and in most recent protestant versions, the book of daniel is limited to its protocanonical portions. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. Daniels parents chose a hebrew name for their son meaning god is my judge, testifying of their faith in the one, true god. About the prophet daniel daniel s name means, god is my judge. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary.
Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. Daniel explainedone 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. In the septuagint, the vulgate, and many other ancient and modern translations of holy writ, it comprises both its proto and its deuterocanonical parts, which two sets of parts have an equal right to be considered as inspired, and to be included in a. 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.
Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. Study guide on daniel, on line bible commentary daniel, niv commentary daniel, free daniel commentary. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The prophecies in the book of daniel are so detailed and accurate that.
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