Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. He is the prophet who determined the times for the events. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The assyrian periodwill be briefly examinedin order toreveal babylons rise topower,for it was inthe p ower struggle betweenassyria andbabylon that judahandhence daniel became involved. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Pdf a comparison between the comments on daniel in the syriac. He is the god of heaven, whose kingdom will never be destroyed dan 2. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. The events narrated in the first six chapters date from the year nebuchadnezzar deported daniel and his friends 605 to the third year of cyrus 536. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by.
Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. He and his friends serve the kingq according to daniel 1. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. Daniel god my judge, which accords with the character and contents of the book. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. It is necessary to subject these alleged misstatements to a careful examination. Daniel translated by ferial moawad the book for every believer the book of daniel has a special significance in the life of believers, for it is not a record of daniels life nor to an era of the history of the israelites during the babylon captivity, but rather it is a divine book, which the holy spirit offers us to instill hope in the hurt. The book of daniel was written circa 535530 bc the writing probably started around 586 bc. Chapter 8 from a bible commentary on the book of daniel written from an evangelical noncritical perspective. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. This spans the entire period of the babylonian exile. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly.
Like ezekiel, the book of daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniels capture. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full. The book of daniel its historical trustworthiness and.
Daniel explained one 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. The book of daniel summary the book of daniel summary 1737 words 7 pages. It does not say these years were concluded before the events of ch. Today the common belief is that the book of daniel is a combination of writings. The deportation of daniel and his friends during the reign of king jehoiakim. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. 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. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel. Daniel a nobleman like ezekiel, had been taken as a young man captive to babylon by nebuchadnezzar.
The god of israel is consistently called the most high god in the book of daniel. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Daniels superior way of life earns him great respect in the babylonian government. 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. Book of daniel commentary research papers academia. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The book of daniel provides an account of the experiences of daniel and other faithful jews who were taken captive to babylon. 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. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b.
The book of ruth is a history of things done in the days of the judges, and may be looked. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. Its historical trustworthiness and prophetic character, the evangelical quarterly 2. Introduction to the book of daniel, old testament seminary teacher manual 2014 daniel, old testament seminary teacher manual. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc.
Observations on daniel sir isaac newton 3 occasion to samuel, after some respite from those enemies, to recollect the scattered writings of moses and joshua, and the records of the patriarchs and judges, and compose them in the form now extant. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. He carried these off to the land of shinar, a to the house of his god, where he put them into the treasury. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. Jan 10, 2009 the book of daniel is set within the context of the sixth century exile. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. 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. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel.
The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. There is uncertainty as to when the story may have taken place, but most scholars contend that its stories occurred in the second century bce. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university. He is the prophet of dreams and visions, who enjoyed a divine gift, a heavenly wisdom and a surpassing understanding. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. Although god alone is emi nent and conspicuous above the angels. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. Daniel is the foundation to the book of revelation.
Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. Books of the bible, scripture references and quotes are also italicized. This offers the best explanation for the somewhat tumultuous composition, the varying languages used, and the varied structure and voice throughout the book. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations. The book of daniel is the only book in the old testament which prophesied in details about kings and kingdoms, which he had declared by name like persia and greece. Page 20 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah came nebuchadnezzar king of babylon unto jerusalem, and besieged it. God let king jehoiakim of judah fall into his power. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams.
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. And like ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. 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. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. The book of daniel starts at this historical event and sweeps us into the future. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Now the miracles in this book of daniel were a sign from god, both to israel and the gentiles. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. In the book, daniel interprets two types of dreams. This is the only book on daniel that was totally supported by scripture and knowledge of god in his workings with mankind. Other commentaries get carried away by the mundane like the 1,000 years that man has turned into something else. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the. We are quickly introduced to the metallic statue which illustrates the rise and fall of great world empires.
Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king. The book of revelation is called the apocalypse of the new. The book of daniel, one of the volumes of the bible, is found in the section of scriptures. Syriac commentary on daniel, ascribed to ephrem, and the syriac. No older than college students at the beginning of their captivity, they were trained to serve in the palace of the king. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. 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 have missed its main message.
He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history book it tells the present and future just as clearly. In other words, the book of daniel could be a blend of thirdperson reports and a firstperson memoir. This is the second edition of a 1979 commentary on the book of daniel. Two themes from the book of daniel that receive special attention in the.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. The commentary is completely revised, and the introduction in particular is here much extended and addresses fundamental questions regarding the book of daniel and the apocalyptic movement it inaugurates with 1 enoch. 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.
Attacks against the book of daniel daniel is the most. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Background information about the book of daniel time of writing. The book is written in a mixture of hebrew and aramaic. Daniel adds, tjte judgment luas fixed, and the books were opened.
The exile was one of the key events in the history of israel, and. The book of daniel is often compared to and read along with the book of revelation, since daniels dreams contain extensive prophecy regarding the end times. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. The book of daniel bridges the period between the old testament and the new testament 400 years of silence otherwise. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. Book of daniel is written in exile in babylon during the 6th century b. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church. The prophetic book of daniel is the record of four hebrews who were taken into captivity in babylon after nebuchadnezzar attacked israel in 598 b.
We will watch god use a young man to point kings, sorcerers, magicians, and astrologers to himself. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature forms of the old testament literature fotl. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel s work and integrity set him apart from many of the others.
View the book of daniel research papers on academia. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people. It is clearly established daniel could and did write the book. In the second half of the book daniel names himself speaking in first person as the one receiving the revelations, and he is ordered to preserve the book in which these words are found 12. When the earthly sovereignty was transferred from israel to. Daniel refuses to eat kings food, passes three year training course.