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