Statue in the book of daniel pamphlet the four kingdoms and gods eternal kingdom this fascinating wall chart and pamphlet give a fantastic summary of king nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of daniel head of gold babylon lion chest and arms of silver medopersia bear. Posted on may 30, 2009 by john oakes wrote in daniel, general, historical and messianic prophecy. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Even the prophet himself lost all strength, and waxed deadly pale daniel 10. 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 daniel 7. Most christians whove read the bible or grown up in church have read or been taught about the statue in daniel chapter 2. The men who were with daniel, at the first sight of the angel were affected with a great quaking, and fled to hide themselves daniel 10. Mourning was accompanied by wearing sackcloth and throwing ashes upon your head. It pleased darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom. Wrestling with the prince of persia andrews university. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. Daniel 10 in the third year of cyrus king of persia a word. Jun 03, 2014 the book of daniel verse by verse chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream duration. An angel was dispatched because of daniel s prayer.
Using an illustration based on an authentic babylonian carving, this readytouse presentation ventures into the fascinating dream of king nebuchadnezzar in daniel 2 and daniels vision in daniel 7. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The big picture chapter 10 prelude as if the dream predicting the messiahs coming wasnt enough, two years later i received another revelation. The book of daniel itself provides a fourth basic reason why a fall calendar. Why the iron legs on the statue in daniel 2 cannot be the. This one gave me such detail about the future of my people that in your time scholars who dont believe in predictive prophecy have tried to make the claim that i didnt really write my story at all. This fascinating pamphlet gives a fantastic summary of king nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of daniel. Daniel 1012 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Daniel, chapter 1, introduces the theme of the entire booka titanic struggle. The vision of the time of the end begins with an appearance of a glorious man to daniel beside the tigris river 19. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Fair use is a use permitted by statute that might otherwise be infringing. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway.
Now when daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. These weeks were not speaking of a long period of time, like the weeks in the previous chapter. This instinct of man is a sad testimony to the reality of the fall. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. The emphasis of the chapter is the strengthening of daniel and the.
And p i saw in the vision, p and i was at the q ulai canal. The book of daniel, chapter 10 the coming tribulation. This chapter lays the foundation and provides the setting for the remaining chapters. 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. He must soon return to the combat, but first he will tell daniel what is written in the book of truth. Size is 8 12 by 5 12 inches folded and unfolds to 33 inches long. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the.
The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and. This chapter is the end of the visions of daniel, but it actually carries through to the end of the book to daniel 12. I understand the statue as the timeline of the world empires and through the establishment of gods kingdom. Daniel ends the chapter by saying that all of these visions really scared him and made. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. A critical commentary on the book of daniel, by alexander arthur, page 190, 1893 i think the key point to consider is that although the one described in daniel 10. In my bible, at the top of the page, it lists the chapter speaking on. If daniel was somewhere between 10 and 20 years old when he was taken from jerusalem in 605 b. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
King nebuchadnezzar had a dream about a great statue with a gold head, a silver chest and arms, a bronze torso and thighs, iron legs, and feet made out of iron and clay. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel chapter 10 commentary northwest college of the bible. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. 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.
Previous index next the book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. After coming to an agreement with him, he will act deceitfully, and with only a few people he will rise to power. Daniel chapter 10 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. By popular demand, heres the powerpoint version of the statue in the book of daniel. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. It gives an overview of events revealed in previous chapters, yet provides more detail than the previous visions. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. 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. Daniel sees a vision of continued conflict for gods people after the return of the exiles to jerusalem. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. Daniel 10 niv bible in the third year of cyrus king of. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters.
The divine court is in session and gods law books are open. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream duration. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his god, as was his custom since early days. Daniel 10 in the third year of cyrus king of persia a. The book of daniel, though its likely derived from some oral traditions and legends that had been floating around for a long time, was put together in its final form sometime around 165 bce, when the israelites were squabbling with the evil antiochus iv epiphanes, a leftover greek general jockeying for influence in the postalexanderthegreat era. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. A man dressed in linen, with a belt of pure gold round his waist 6 his body was like beryl, his face looked like lightning, his eyes were like fiery torches, his arms and his face had the gleam of burnished bronze, the sound of. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. In the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. Easytounderstand text for young people and for people with no bible background. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2.
Plus, it has ten horns the sharp, pokey kindnot saxophones. Statue in the book of daniel pamphlet the four kingdoms and gods eternal kingdom this fascinating wall chart and pamphlet give a fantastic summary of king nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of daniel head of gold babylon lion chest and arms of silver medopersia bear middle and thighs of bronze greece leopard. This chapter, since there is no division between them, is the introduction to chapters 11 and 12. The portion you question goes from daniel ch 9 verses 1637 are talking.
What empires did those parts of the statue represent, and what was. Includes maps of ancient civilizations, a timeline of events and rulers, and a comparison chart help explain. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. When their training is done nebuchadnezzar finds them ten times better than all the wise men in his service and. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. As mentioned before, the book of daniel was not written all at once, but was compiled over many years. Daniels prayer for his people 9 to the lord our god belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against him 10 and have not obeyed the voice of the lord our god to walk in his laws, which he set before us through his servants the prophets.
In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. Jan 03, 2014 most christians whove read the bible or grown up in church have read or been taught about the statue in daniel chapter 2. These weeks were made up of seven, twentyfourhour days. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. The exiles from judahjerusalem began returning to their homeland in 535 b.
The entirety of chapter 10, is concerned with daniels preparation to receive the vision. 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. Daniel chapter 10 explained discover the 66 books of the. What do the four parts of the statue in nebuchadnezzars. Daniel chapter two talks about the statue in nebuchadnezzars dream. The book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. Stranded in babylon book of daniel bible study chapter 2. In the third year of cyrus the persian conqueror of babylon daniel sees a vision of a man but clearly a supernatural being who tells him that he is currently engaged in a battle with the prince of persia, in which he is assisted by michael, your prince. It begins with daniel affirming that he understood that what were learned earlier, is the 2300 day mareh of daniel 8. And d the word was true, and it was a great conflict. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. Daniel 10 background information with maps and images.
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