Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 3. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres, and daniel himself is a legendary figure. The angel told daniel that this part of his book was not going to be understood until the end of those great time prophecies written in the book. Therefore, the attempt to interpret some of the prophetic periods of daniel 70 weeks, 2,300 evenings and mornings as days that symbolize years and others 1,260 days, 1,335 days as mere literal days is completely inconsistent with the propheticliterary parallelism of the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 10 spiritual war chapter 10 of the book of daniel forms an introduction to a prophetic vision, a vision which is further detailed in chapter 11 and finally concluded in daniel chapter 12. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. The king calls for his royal chaldean seers to tell him the meaning of this. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
Haydock susanna means lily, and is proposed as a pattern of conjugal chastity. Many will roam about, this way and that, and wickedness will continue to increase. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered.
The book of daniel opens with daniel and his three friends in captivity in babylon. Chapters two and seven seem to follow the same general pattern. Daniel 12, new international version niv the bible app. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days in daniel 12. The last chapter in the book of daniel includes victory michael delivers daniel s people, and disappointment daniel could not understand the vision the book was sealed time of trouble, a sealed book, and the end daniel 12. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite. Hosea chapter 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people.
Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. The book of daniel, bible prophecy, the antichrist, the abomination of desolation, daniel chapter 11, daniel chapter 12, the wrath of god, the prophet daniel, the great tribulation this is an edited recording of a class on daniel chapter 11.
The endtime spiritual warfare of daniel chapter 10, a consideration of daniel mourning three full weeks. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. To have your name written in the book means you are saved. Worship is a dominant theme in the book of daniel and lies at its very center. 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. It is not difficult to extend this line of thought from the dream he had in the previous chapter. In chapter 8, the body of the vision is related in verses 1 12, but the time appears only in verse 14.
And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. It is chapter 12 a part, or a continuation of the general prophecy or vision which was commenced in dan 10, and which embraces the whole of the eleventh chapter. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days in.
Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. The book of which he is the hero divides into two parts, a set of tales in chapters 16 from no earlier than the hellenistic period 32330 bce, and the series of visions in chapters 7 12 from the maccabean era. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times.
Thus, chapters 7 and 8 came in the first and third years of belshazzars reign, which belong chronologically between chapters 4 and 5 in the narrative section. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The angel michael is often associated with spiritual battle daniel 10. Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry. Here both hands are lifted up for the fuller confirmation. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Daniel, the prophet to whom jesus referred, was told in a vision that the words he had been given were sealed till the time of the end daniel 12. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. It says in context here that from the abolition of the.
And many that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake this may be understood, 1st, of those saints who rose from the dead immediately upon the resurrection of christ, spoken of matthew 27. Daniel chapters 2, 7 12 lesson 7 intro to the visions and. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Chapters 8 12 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Worldchanging inventions like penicillin, the atomic bomb, heart transplants, travel to the moon, and the internet have seemingly arrived almost together. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy. So now the meaning of the book of daniel is becoming clearer to us.
Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniel s day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. If we compare verse 11 3 years, 7 months with verse 12 3 years, 8 months, 15 days of daniel, chapter 12, we see an extended length of time of 45 days.
In a sense, he may have wanted to express the hope that his kingdom would be the only kingdom though time, not suffering its demise to a lesser kingdom as daniel had prophesied, daniel 2. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. Though the visions of chapters 712 are in general less well known than the. Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. And at that time your people b shall be delivered, every one who is found c written in the book. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i.
Time of trouble, a sealed book, and the end daniel 12. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. This is a unique feature, because in all 12 chapters of the book of daniel. So, without the slightest embarrassment or hesitation, i largely rely here on the halley outline of daniel 11.
Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel, theology of definition and meaning bible dictionary. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. 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. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Daniel chapter 9 records daniel s seventy weeks prophecy.
Daniel unlocks revelation kindle edition by flurry, gerald, church of god, philadelphia. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. But go thou thy way until the end be see daniel 12. Rashi explains the second year to mean the second year after the destruction of. An antitype is something that mimics the pattern of the divine original, but its. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. In a similar way, the prophetic timeperiods related to the vision of chapter 11 are only mentioned in chapter 12. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince abide in christ.
The title son of man has depths of meaning for jesus profound sense of. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. Daniel 12 niv bible at that time michael, the great. Weve been exploring king nebuchadnezzars treedream in daniel chapter 4 and will. This can be accounted for, as there are several things that transpire at christs return to establish the kingdom. 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. Review of daniel chapter 2 timeline of the book of daniel.
In chapter 8, the body of the vision is related in verses 112, but the time appears only in verse 14. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. The four visions that make up the final part of daniel s book chapters 7 12 fall into chronological order, just as the narratives of chapters 16 did. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Mr luginbill, could you please tell me why the difference in days mentioned in daniel 12. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. The book of daniel is the book of revelation in the old testament because it is an excellent. Thank you for your question about the 1290 versus the 35 days in daniel chapter twelve.
Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. 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. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined for israel, and the resolution of resurrection. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel unlocks revelation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Some bible scholars and commentators say that babylon is code for rome. Resurrection in daniel 12 and its contribution to the theology of the.
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