Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. Jews for judaism daniel 9 a true biblical interpretation. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against. The six former chapters of this book were historical.
Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. Introduction daniel, a godly prophet and a man of unshakable faith, has been steadfast in his daily walk of fellowship with god throughout the first six chapters of the book of daniel. The prophetic chapters of the book of daniel date to 167164 bc, with daniel 7 dated somewhat earlier than the rest. The intellectual world of adventist theologians pdf. Daniels vision of the four beasts, the interpretation. Also, the language of the chapter suggests that this is not merely a repetition of chapter 2.
Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. Verse by verse study on daniel chapter 7, the four beasts from the sea, the little horn and understanding daniel bible prophecy and the antichrist power. Daniel 7 the book of daniel in preterist perspective.
Neither peer opposition nor the kings new law chapter 6 greatly disturbed daniel. In general, daniel 12 is addressing the jews because gabriel makes reference to your people and hes speaking. Chapter 7 is a foundational chapter in understanding bible prophecy and gods plan. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.
Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Additionally, a large proportion of the book is written in aramaic rather than the traditional hebrew adding to the complexity of these biblical texts. The seventhday adventist church holds a unique system of eschatological or endtimes beliefs. The vision of the four beasts and the little horn found in daniel 7 reveals more information about the same four empires that are first described in nebuchadnezzars dream of a great image. May the spirit of god reveal the meaning of this prophecy to us and.
From our place in time, daniel 7 switches from history to prophecy after verse 7. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. Daniel s vision of the four beasts, the interpretation. Nothing has caused him to panic or depart from his faith and practice as a godly jew. Daniel belteshazzar was astonished and gives the interpretation. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the end of the present age, a moment. Scholars, have is seems, been blinded to the fact that the daniel 7 prophecy and its supplied interpretation dan 7. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. You nebuchadnezzar are the great tree you will be cut down and you will graze with the beasts of.
Oct 19, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. In daniels vision, beasts were rising from a great sea. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. It talks about daniels dream, which he had in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon ca. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the. As the expositors bible commentary explains, the lion symbol was. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible.
A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. Daniel 7 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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Jan 28, 2007 dear catholics, what do you think of daniel chapter 7. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. The great controversy between good and evil which began in heaven revelation 12.
Commentary on the book of daniel from a literal,historical and contextual. We see this is dated at the beginning of the reign of belshazzar, but it is not the dream of belshazzar. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were. The purpose of the book of daniel background information the chapters. In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. Daniel was really worried when he saw the things this little horn would do against gods true people, so he asked one of the heavenly beings he saw standing nearby during the vision to explain it to him. The book of daniel is filled with messianic illusions and calculations that even left daniel pondering their meanings. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. The first was like a lion, with eagles wings, the second was like a bear with 3 ribs in its mouth, the third was a leopard with four heads and four wings, and the. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has about four beasts, and daniel interpreting the dream. Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor.
Daniel 7 links with the first part of the book partly because it is in aramaic and therefore seems to continue the narrative of 2. The bible tells us in chapter 7 of the book of daniel, that god gave. Daniels vision of the 4 beasts in daniel chapter 7, and the vision of the ram and hegoat in chapter 8. The foremost sources are the biblical books of daniel and revelation.
Baldwin writes, looked at in relation to the aramaic section this chapter daniel 7 constitutes the climax, and it is the high point in. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. Mar 03, 2019 in chapter 2, daniel is interpreting the dream of nebuchadnezzar, but in chapter 7, he makes it clear that this is his dream. Chapters 7 and 8 occur after chapter 4, but before chapter 5. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god.
What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. In the first verse of daniels book, this struggle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is introduced. Daniel s vision of the 4 beasts in daniel chapter 7, and the vision of the ram and hegoat in chapter 8. However, it is certain that the interpretation is the same as the history of the four great kingdoms outlined in chapter 2. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. The interpretation of the book can be determined only by understanding its historical background. One of the remarkable things about the book of daniel is that the section from chapter 2 through chapter 7 is written in a different language than the rest of the book. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Sixteenth century protestant interpretations of daniel and revelation shook the roman catholic church. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 7 daniels.
Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. To do so, we take an indepth look at the four great beasts of daniels vision and what they represent. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. In chapter 7, he writes only what he saw, and does not provide an interpretation. Our understanding of daniel and revelation became the distinctive frame to hold in place and to highlight the biblical truths we teach as a church.