Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny bible commentaries. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter. Sep 01, 2006 this is a very readable treatment of the book of daniel. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. Daniel needed not to be told what disappointment he would meet with, for he was a hinderer of the building of the temple. The four visions that make up the final part of daniel s book chapters 712 fall into chronological order, just as the narratives of chapters 16 did. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. 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. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. According to the internal dating of daniel, it was compiled during the mid6th century bce.
The eleventh chapter of the old testament book of daniel is an amazing testimony to. 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. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. 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. The book thoroughly explores the historical, political, and theological aspects of this key book of the bible in understanding the prophetic picture, as well as making practical application for the christian living in a hostile politicalsocial climate.
It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. But foretelling the future is not difficult for god. 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. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. An historicist perspective on daniel 11 digital commons. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. 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. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt.
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. The meaning of this verse not entirely clear actually, several meanings are possible but probably best not to speculate. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. In this article, i first of all want to go through. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. These qualities have led to a variety of interpretations. 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. Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 youtube. Some believe this was actually cyrus, instead of darius. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Daniel 11 jerry vines sermon outlines and preaching ideas. 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.
There are matters there if we took the time to really go into them step by step and verse by verse, it would be of very little interest to you. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Daniel chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. 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 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The 11th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Satan comes disguised as a messiah, acts like god, says he is and. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. In the following preterist commentary on daniel chapter 11, every prophecy is explained and found to be literally fulfilled. It is the title peter gives jesus in john 6 and what stephen called. Thus, chapters 7 and 8 came in the first and third years of belshazzars reign, which belong chronologically between chapters 4 and 5 in the narrative section.
Obviously, the time, times, and an half would have to be literal dayforaday time, not prophetic dayforayear time. If we measure the significance of daniel 11 by the amount of attention that critics. For our study here, it makes no difference who was the king. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it. 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. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This chapter gives a more particular explanation of those events which were predicted in the eighth chapter. Anyway the vile one is coming and people have been taught that satan comes with a loaded gun and a mean army. During this conflict the egyptian monarch was betrayed by several of his own generals a handbook on the book of daniel, ubs, p. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code.
David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, including the rise of the antichrist. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 11 is one of the most complicated chapters in the bible because it gives such amazingly specific prophecy that was later fulfilled in the.
The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. 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. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case. The destinies of the nations of the world chapters 27 in aramaic. Chapter 11 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. In fact, the first thirtyfive verses, and even the whole chapter, chronicles for us the reign of rebellion upon the earth the time that man kicks against the.
In the first place, its unusually long and presents a great number of details pertaining to future events. This verse should have been joined to the last chapter. But even though daniel 11 shares certain common characteristics with the earlier revelations from the book, this chapter has some notable differences. Hardy, frank wilton, an historicist perspective on daniel 11 1983. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help clarify markings or notations which. 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. What daniel wrote in this chapter for the most part has already been fulfilled in history. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. 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. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist.
To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it almost makes things too easy. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. 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 to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. As a matter of simple fact, it is impossible to apply the words of this chapter beginning with daniel 11. Daniel chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. This bible study commentary looks at both and more. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church.
Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. You will need your bible open to daniel, chapter 11 for this study. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Daniel 11 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. 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. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail.
In the explanation given in chapter 9, daniel is assured that the jewish sanctuary would be restored at the end of the. Daniel 11 the eleventh chapter of daniel is a very lengthy, detailed, and complicated chapter. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. Prophecy of daniel 12 stephen bohr sermon duration. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir u. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Angelic warfare and jesus are seen in the very intriguing chapter of daniel chapter 10. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. It is accessible, yet certainly much more than a surface study.
This is the beginning of the things that daniel was told to understand in the vision. It is a message of great conflict and this has been recorded for us in daniel chapters 11 and 12. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. 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. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. 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 three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below.