Daniel 11 and in the first year of darius the bible. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most. Go to previous section go to next section return to book of daniel menu return to home. If the late dating theory is correct, then the socalled revelation was in fact nothing of the sort it. 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. 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. Behold, three more kings will arise in persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. 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 almost makes things too easy. Study daniel 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications.
When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom. Daniel interpretation is part of the interpretation commentary series, and i have now read more than a dozen selections in this volume. Daniel s steadfastness to truth had no latitude and his faithfulness to god no longitude. Daniel 11 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the first year of darius the mede, who destroyed babylon and released the jews out of that house of bondage, i stood a strength and fortress to him, that is, i was instrumental to protect him. 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. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 youtube. This is the commencement of the revelation promised in daniel 10. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c.
Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. For instance, uriah smiths commentary on daniel 11. 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. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Study guide for daniel 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. These words must be closely connected with the last verse of daniel 10. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. For our study here, it makes no difference who was the king.
Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. To be specific, a demonic spirit called the prince of persia resisted t. And even unto the prince of the host it magnified itself it not only mounted to the stars, but in impious defiance it shewed greatness daniel 8. Sep 22, 2018 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 rise of later kingdoms that ruled over the. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. This makes manifest that the book of daniel is a supernatural book fulfilling objective standards for prophecy. Kings of the north and south video bible study part b. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll.
Correct daniel 11 commentary with no gaps continuous timeline which. This is the beginning of the things that daniel was told to understand in the vision. Best daniel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Nov 06, 2019 the three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below. Daniel 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. My strength drained from 19 me, and my vigor disappeared. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels 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. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. 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, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. 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. You will also find options for commentaries on daniel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. While the setting of this prophecy is quite clear the time of the end, understanding who the kings represent is more complicated. Daniel 11 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end.
Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. This article is a verse by verse commentary of the prophecy recorded in daniel 11, delivered by the angel gabriel. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. If we measure the significance of daniel 11 by the amount of attention that critics give it, then it must be a chapter of great magnitude.
If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. Even the best commentaries on daniel 11 tend to become so bogged down in grecoroman history that they lose sight of the history of gods people. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. And as you have surely already surmised, the majority of the works listed on this page of daniel commentaries and sermons are from sources that seek to interpret the text literally, and also interpret figurative language e. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece.
Generally speaking i am a big fan of the series and i expect anyone involved in preaching, teaching, bible study or christian education will find many valuable pearls of practical wisdom in this book. He shall enter into the glorious or pleasant land by this title it is beyond a doubt judea is signified, chap. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was. The prophecy of daniel 11 is the most detailed prophecy in all the old testament. Daniel 11 nkjv warring kings of north and south bible gateway. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. Daniel chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the. Daniel 11 new king james version nkjv warring kings of north and south. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. God does not give prophecy to frighten us but to help us understand the international deception and delusion of the last days. There are many views regarding this prophecy, but not all of the views are supported biblically. Such a view must undermine confidence in the entire book. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel.
The allusion is, most probably, to the fall of babylon and the return from the exile, at which time, as at the exodus, the angel of the lord went before his people. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. Ahead to daniel 12 with commentary this commentary is adapted from amazing prophecies, 2010 family heritage books. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 1112 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. Summary and highlights in the following preterist commentary on daniel chapter 11, every prophecy is explained and found to be literally fulfilled. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. These qualities have led to a variety of interpretations. 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. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over.
The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Three more kings will arise in persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, including the rise of the antichrist. When the lord jesus in his olivet discourse spoke of the profanation of the temple through the antichrist he explicitly mentions daniel the prophet matthew 24. Xerxes i 486465 bc ruled during the peak of the persian empire and sacked athens. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. 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. Daniel 11 explained condensed commentary daniel11truth. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of daniel is especially fitted to be a battlefield between faith and unbelief. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.
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. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Daniel 11 and in the first year of darius the bible gateway. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. May 12, 2002 the prophecy of daniel 11 is the most detailed prophecy in all the old testament. We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by these. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The angel gabriel lets daniel know the good service he has done to the jewish nation v. The book of daniel covers daniel s age from 19 to 92. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview.