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