The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Some believe this was actually cyrus, instead of darius.
The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former. The meaning of what the angel here says is, that from the time that daniel addressed those ardent prayers to god about the affairs of his people, mentioned chap. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. According to the internal dating of daniel, it was compiled during the mid6th century bce. 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. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir u. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 11. As a matter of simple fact, it is impossible to apply the words of this chapter beginning with daniel 11. In this chapter the angel makes good his promise to daniel, that he would show him what was written in the scripture of truth, concerning the monarchies of the earth, and what would befall his people the jews in the latter days.
If we measure the significance of daniel 11 by the amount of attention that critics give it, then it must be a chapter of great magnitude. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Recorded at the bible lessons international studio. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. S r miller nicely sums up chapter 11 commenting that daniel 11 has enormous theological value. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1.
Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king. 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. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Chapter 11 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway.
However, the prophecies found in daniel especially chapter 11 have caused some liberal bible scholars to assign a much later date to the book of daniel, as this quote from the oxford companion to the bible plainly demonstrates. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The year reign of jesus starts after armageddon so daniel 12 couldnt possibility follow daniel 11. For our study here, it makes no difference who was the king. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom. The book of daniel is especially fitted to be a battlefield between faith and unbelief. 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 story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. Next, its clear from the first verse of daniel 12 that the timing backs up to the abomination and rapture because it mentions the unequalled. Try here the 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail.
Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day. Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534, in all. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of. But even though daniel 11 shares certain common characteristics with the earlier revelations from the book, this chapter has some notable differences. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, including the rise of the antichrist. The king of the north please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers.
Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny bible commentaries. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. Dec 04, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11 292015.
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. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. In the first place, its unusually long and presents a great number of details pertaining to future events. Correct daniel 11 commentary with no gaps continuous timeline.
Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 11 verses 14. The first view holds fairly closely to what uriah smith wrote in his 1884 book, daniel and the revelation and defends a strong literal interpretation throughout the entire chapter. 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. 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.
Daniel chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the. The book of daniel the holy bible complete chapters 1 12. Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 tell us about daniel s last dream. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it almost makes things too easy. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. This is the beginning of the things that daniel was told to understand in the vision. This verse should have been joined to the last chapter. Three more kings will arise in persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others.
The first, verses 5, describes the major rulers of the persian empire and. Daniel 11 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. We read much, in the books of the maccabees, of antiochuss barbarous usage of the. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the. 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. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. But foretelling the future is not difficult for god. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of. So that he shall slight his enemy, and not pursue his victory, but give himself up to a luxurious life.
The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Daniel chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Therefore this section of the book of daniel is not an unimportant record of historical events but a rich testimony to the believers glorious god and the trustworthiness of his word. Daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11292015. Daniel used hidden numerology in his last prophecy about the end times. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniels capture.
At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first. It then enlarges upon these earlier chapters, giving us repeated assurance that god has not abandoned this planet in rebellion. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. Our chapter todaydaniel 11repeats the great truths of daniel 2, 7, 8, and 9. 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. The three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. Because of the many intricate components of the prophecy in daniel 11, some scholars have suggested that the book of daniel was written several hundred years later, during the 160s b. The three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are. The history of israel in relation to its future, from darius the mede to antiochus iv.
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. 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. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. Daniel 11 explained condensed commentary daniel11truth. But his sons he means the sons of the king of the north, shall be incensed with the deeds of ptolemaeus euergetes, and his son ptolemaeus philopator one shall come antiochus the great, shall pass through syria and recover what the king of egypt took from his father even to his fortress to raphia, which was a strong fortress at the entrance of egypt. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Sep 09, 2008 the book of daniel, chapter 11, part 1. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan.
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