Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. God is giving israel the sure hope that in the end they would be saved and gods promises to them fulfilled. The three children were cast into the fiery furnace for not committing a known. Once you understand the meaning of the symbol, bible prophecy becomes plain. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by. The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible.
Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. The mention of wisdom alludes to proverbs 8, where it is personified. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534, in all. In this chapter we have some things introductory to the prophecy, in the eleventh chapter the particular predictions, and daniel 12. It is a very observable improvable story that we have in this chapter, how daniel by faith stopped the mouths of lions, and so obtained a good report, heb. 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. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.
The wise men had said that only the gods could do this. 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. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The first six chapters of it are historical, and are plain and easy. Chapter 11 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. 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. Could he tell the king about the dream and what it meant.
The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land and a date they often use for the writing is 170 bc. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the. Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny free bible commentary. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Daniel s solemn fasting and humiliation, before he had this vision, daniel 10. Even the best commentaries on daniel 11 tend to become so bogged down in grecoroman history that they lose sight of the history of gods people. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. Jul 22, 2017 daniel was telling the king darius the truth taht will come to the north and south kingdos when persia will be overthrown. The angel gabriel lets daniel know the good service he has done to the jewish nation.
Daniel chapter 11 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. And he said to me, o daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that i speak to you, and stand upright, for i have now been sent to you. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist.
The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. Daniel chapter 10 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. Daniel was telling the king darius the truth taht will come to the north and south kingdos when persia will be overthrown. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest.
Previous index next the book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. In chapter 11, daniels heavenly visitor was probably gabriel we can reasonably deduct that from earlier verses in 8. Daniels solemn fasting and humiliation, before he had this vision, daniel 10. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy.
Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year prophecy of. This chapter again recounts in amazing detail the history of the. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. 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. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Ptolemaeus philopator, so called, say some, per antiphrasin, because he killed his father. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. In the first year of darius the mede, who destroyed babylon and released the jews out of that house of bondage, i stood a strength and fortress to him, that is, i was instrumental to protect him.
Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l.
Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56. Read daniel 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. There will be four kings of persia, and the last will make war on greece. Albert barnes respectfully defended this position vol. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10.
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. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. 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. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. 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. Bible living 3 surprising ways i can do all things through christ who strengthens me john upchurch.
The first, verses 5, describes the major rulers of the persian empire and. Importance of daniel 11 the importance of daniel 11 is shown by its introduction in daniel 10 and its designation as gods book of truth. Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel.
Daniel needed not to be told what disappointment he would meet with, for he was a hinderer of the building of the temple. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first. Even if these three mennoah, daniel and jobwere in it, they could save. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir up the king of greece alexander the great. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. The angel gabriel lets daniel know the good service he has done to the jewish nation daniel 11. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. 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 current scholarship surmises that the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the. The angel shows daniel the succession of the persian and grecian empires. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch.
Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. View daniel 11 in the note window he vision of the scriptures of truth. Gabriel revealed that he and israels chief prince, the archangel michael had been fighting against the demon prince of persia, and would continue fighting until he was defeated, and the persian empire was fallen. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. He is that mighty king that shall stand up against the kings of persia. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. But daniel also said that god could explain what the dream meant. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle. 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 daniels people, but who.
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