In the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar that is, according to the babylonian account, or the fourth according to the jewish. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you.
The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. In this chapter, daniel says that belshazzar was king of babylon, that belshazzar was the last chaldean king, and that nebuchadnezzar was his father. Keep in mind that nebuchadnezzar was the man who overthrew daniels country judah, ordered the deaths of hundreds of daniels countrymen and his parents were likely included, took away daniels masculinity see chapter 1, and literally stripped him of his identity. The first four verses of this chapter contain the angel gabriels concluding words of his marvelous discourse of chapter 11 in which michael, who is the man clothed in linen, stands up at the end of the judgment that was set in daniel 7. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream.
Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel daniel. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniel s time. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top.
There was a king named king nebuchadnezzar and he had told his eunuch to bring some of the young men of the land for three years of training. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Meaning of the statue in nebuchadnezzars dream from chapter 2 of the. The narrative portion of daniels book, complemented by chapters 2 and 3 in the book of revelation, depict the kind of character and behavior god approves and disapproves. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2.
Verses 2 9 then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the enchanters, and the sorcerers, and the chaldeans, to tell the king his dreams. Nebuchadnezzar, in the second year of his reign, or in the fourth, according to the jewish account, which takes in the first two years in which he reigned conjointly with his father, had a dream which greatly troubled him. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him.
Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Beginning with the second chapter of daniel, the grand outline of the program of god for the period of gentile supremacy and chastisement of israel is presented for the first time. 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. This was therefore the fifth year of his reign, and the fourth of the captivity of daniel. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Daniel chapter 2, nebuchadnezzars dream beast of revelation.
If the king learned in daniel 2 that the god of israel is the giver of wisdom and revelation, he will learn from chapter 3 that he is also the god who delivers his people. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. Read daniel 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Bible study of daniel chapter 2 looks at nebuchadnezzars first dream and daniel s imterpretation of it. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2.
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. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets. 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 daniel s story. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study, commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible. It is difficult to understand the exact time this speaks of. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction.
An encouragement to know god and what he has done for us. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. We can see daniel s spirituality, humility and dependence upon god in almost every chapter. The magnificent prophecy of the establishment of christs kingdom reaching its climax in daniel 2.
Cultura judaicaarte judaicabible study notebookscripture studybible teachingsbible scripturesheiliges landnew jerusalemreligion. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649. In chapter 3, nebuchadnezzar acts on the basis of the revelation given to him in chapter 2, but in a way that is inconsistent with the message of his dream. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniel s predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies.
Introducing a letter from peter, to believerssimon peter, a bondservant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. Then daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to hananiah, mishael, and azariah, his companions, that they might seek mercies from the god of heaven concerning this secret, so that daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of babylon. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand. The choice made of daniel, and some other young men, to be brought up in the chaldean literature, that they might be fitted to serve the government, and the provision made for them v. 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. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
A casual survey of published books, commentaries and articles. The lesson is found in the old testament book of daniel. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Daniel belonged to those jews who had been led away captive to babylon at the first siege of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in the year 605 bc compare daniel 1. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year.
The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 2 and more. Daniel 1 studies in the book of daniel daniel 2 nebuchadnezzars vision chart of daniel 2 chart of daniel 7, revelation, 17 daniel 2 the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Leaders guide daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars first dream note. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers.
Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Resources matthew henrys commentary daniel chapter 2 verses 1 verses 1 we meet with a great difficulty in the date of this story. We know not the uneasiness of many who live in great pomp, and, as others vainly think, in pleasure also. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. As in the second chapter that empire was called the golden head of the. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. The second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar that is, the second year of his reigning alone, for he was king two years before his fathers death. Daniel 2 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. They had to be goodlooking and smart and after the training, they would serve the king.
The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Cicero discourses on this subject at great, length, in his first book on. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. Chapters 2 and 7 focus on the kingdoms of this world and they both. It is significant that all schools of interpreters accept this as a prophecy of the establishment of christs kingdom. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. And, in spite of persecutions from without, and occasional dissensions from within, they prospered. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. Belteshazzar answered, my lord, if only the dream applied to your enemies and its meaning to your adversaries. Daniel and nebuchadnezzar mattia preti in chapter 2 of the book of daniel, we encounter the twofold nature of a man. Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams having subdued all his enemies, and firmly established his throne, it is. 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.
Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Clarke commentary barnes notes biblical illustrator gills exposition geneva study bible commentary critical and explanatory. In chapter 7, daniel will be shown the very same view of history again, but with. The concept is enlarged upon in chapters 7 to 12 and fleshed out in further detail in the book of revelation. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Chaldea is located in the southern part of new babylon and because of the proximity the ruling land might have adopted their beliefs.
Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel s steadfastness to truth had no latitude and his faithfulness to god no longitude. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. In fact, nabonidus was the last king and belshazzar was his son. King james version 1 and in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Verses 2023 have been called daniels prayer of praise or the song of daniel. In the commentary there are occasional references to the original hebrew words daniel used in a. To be sure, other authorities in treating of this chapter i. Most of these reports are of a very casual nature like. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
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