The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. Daniel then, having obtained favor from god, is made acquainted with the dream, and its interpretation, daniel 2. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and god reveals the dream to daniel, who interprets it to the king. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible.
Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. In short, god created man in his image, in the image of god created he him gen. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. Not only is daniel so overjoyed to receive the answer to the request that he and his follow hebrews. The message was true, but the appointed time was long.
In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Daniel has confidence that god will reveal this to him. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. We will examine the different views and understanding of the book. The four metals of chapter 2 are replaced by the four beasts of chapter 7. The advancement of daniel to great honour by that means, daniel 2.
This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over his head. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Without daniels visions, we would not know much about the hierarchy of angelic powers, both good and evil, in the heavenly places. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 2 and more. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams.
Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. God has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen at a later time. It is difficult to understand the exact time this speaks of. Hello there robert bailey i have read your offer to share your upto. The blowing of the trumpet was very common in israels history. He set it up in the plain of dura, in the province of babylon. In daniels vision of chapter 7, the same four gentile kingdoms seem to be in view as described in chapter 2. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Comfort and strengthening of darius the mede, daniel 11. Since there has been a jump in time from the preceding chapter, we must deal with the question, who is belshazzar. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord.
The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of. In both the greek version of the septuagint and the vulgate, the book of daniel is mentioned as the fourth of the major prophets, after ezekiel. King nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil god. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. The great perplexity that nebuchadnezzar was put into by a dream which he had forgotten, and his command to the magicians to tell him what it was, which they could not pretend to do, dan. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat.
In the time of revelation, god spoke through the interpretation of dreams that he induced. How much more should we be thankful to god, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Remember the friends that god has placed into your life and heart. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniels story. English standard version 1 in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The subject of this chapter is a dream which nebuchadnezzar had dreamed, but had forgot. Commentary on the book of daniel from a literal,historical and contextual perspective. Also daniel petitioned the king, and he set shadrach, meshach, and abednego over the affairs of the province of babylon.
Daniel 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Daniel chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Every mention of king in daniel refers to an earthly king, except this one, which he said in reference to the holy one, blessed be he, and this is what it means. Daniel was thankful to god for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. I laughed so hard and could not even help it when i read this part about a king asking his wisemen to tell him his dream and the interpretation. Daniel chapter 2 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 2 lesson quiz daniel chapter 2 lesson 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 himself is absent from the scene perhaps gone on official business.
Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. In chapter 2 of the book of daniel, we encounter the twofold nature of a man. Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. The revelation and interpretation of the dream by daniel, daniel 2.
The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. This is in part emphasized by the numbering of the chapter which is the chapter number 2 but also by the second year of the reign, when the spirit is troubled. Jul 21, 2017 i laughed so hard and could not even help it when i read this part about a king asking his wisemen to tell him his dream and the interpretation. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. We know that the executioner would not speak for daniel, fearing for his own life. Daniel 2, international childrens bible icb the bible app. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. As in the previous study, ill also add some personalpractical thoughts from this book. Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage.
Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. The king nebuchadnezzar represents here a fallen man, a man. Home content index books of the bible daniel nebuchadnezzars dream. As this vision opens, so that in the seventh chapter developing the same truth more fully. Moreover, at daniels request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court. In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. I was converted to the christian religion when i first listened to daniel chapter 2 i have been teaching this truth now for nearly 39 years and i wish to share with you my upto date study material.
The hebrew includes it among the ketubim writings, between ezra and esther, but only its protocanonical part chap. Daniel chapter 9 1 in the third year of the reign of king belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first. There were three main times when a trumpet was blown. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. In chapter 7, a new element of prophecy is introduced in danielthe little horn who boasts verses 8 and 20, speaks against the most high verse 25. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015.
Moreover, at daniel s request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. This chapter reports an incident about daniels three buddies. Daniel chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. No wise man, magician or fortuneteller can do this. Daniel receives the revelation of the dream chapter outline top. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2.