In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. 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. But it should be observed that, notwithstanding the very learned observations of bishop newton and others upon this chapter, their scheme of interpretation presents. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. My own encounter with the challenge of interpreting daniel 11 began during my. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. 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. Every good story must have a dominant theme, for a story. Daniel chapter 11 david guziks commentaries on the.
Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 11 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it. Daniel chapter 11 kjv king james version daniel was told to seal it up. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Up to that point in daniel the chapter divisions represent separate prophetic foresights, but the last three chapters are one great vision. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. 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. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. 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. Dec 04, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11 292015. Commentary index daniel index previous next commentary on the bible, by adam clarke, 1831, at.
Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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 book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Daniel 11 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny bible commentaries. Nov 06, 2016 the prevailing view of christian eschatology today is that the book of daniel foretells of end events surrounding a 7year tribulation period just prior to the return of yahusha. Michael is the angel who looks after the jews, daniel 12. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. The aramaic section of daniel begins in chapter 2 with nebuchadnezzars dream of the colossus and ends at the end of. 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. Daniel, chapter 11 king james version christian answers.
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. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534, in all. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing. Sep 09, 2008 the book of daniel, chapter 11, part 1 thirdeaglebooks. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Daniel 11 is not understood nearly as well as daniel 2, 7 and 8. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Practically all of the critics limit the application to the last days of antiochus, supposing that daniel was totally mistaken about the resurrection which he mentioned, there being no resurrection whatever that marked the closing of the antiochus persecution. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top.
Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. After the demise of the babylonian empire the rulers of the persian empire needed confirmation and strengthening. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of. Daniel was told that this revelation pertained to the latter days daniel 10. But then another of the devils servants, the prince of greece, would come. Seleucus sons successors, kept up war against egypt, as described in verses 15. This prophecy elaborates on the metallic man revealed in chapter two. The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. Chapter 11 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by.
The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Chapter 11, the centrepiece of the revelation, gives a broad sweep of history from the 6th century bce to the. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. Yet it would be unreasonable to conclude that daniels climactic prophecy should remain obscure while the other chapters are relatively clear. Daniel chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible.
Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. This view of daniel is not supported by major scholars and historians. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. 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 distress, which matches matthew 24.
Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We know that everything about this prophecy was not fulfilled during the career of antiochus epiphanes. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The book of daniel consists of an introductory chapter dan. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. We saw in chapter ten that this vision was given to daniel in the third year of. Moreover, the vision of the son of man is the centerpiece of ot revelation concerning the messiah. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. Jerome about early interpreters of the book of daniel is. Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the.
Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Now the book changes from one category of literature to another. Chapter 11 has two parts, the first part is daniel 11. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in persia. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. The angel begins to unfold, in chapter 11, the history of the future from daniels day on. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. 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. 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. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Belteshazzar answered, my lord, if only the dream applied to your enemies and its meaning to your adversaries. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel.
Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year prophecy of. The year reign of jesus starts after armageddon so daniel 12 couldnt possibility follow daniel 11. The book of daniel was fulfilled over the period 465 bce 70 ad. Daniel needed not to be told what disappointment he would meet with, for he was a hinderer of the building of the temple. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 youtube. 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 daniel s people, but who will ultimately be defeated 2045. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably. We know that the kingdom of greece followed the kingdom of persia. Students of daniel s book have for a long time been debating the issue as to at which point in the chapter the conflicts between the two powers cease to be literal and assume more of a symbolic character 10 in reading daniel 11 we should consider the bigger picture, the whole forest rather than individual trees. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir up the king of greece alexander the great.
Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. Xerxes i 486465 bc ruled during the peak of the persian empire and sacked athens. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen.
It is generally conceded that daniel 11 is difficult, if not incomprehensible. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 1 verses 19. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest.