Daniel, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and. Verses 3645and the king shall do according to his will. In chapter 10, daniel was shown an aweinspiring vision of the great being to whom he was praying. Making sense of daniel 11 illiam barclay once said that the study of the book of revelation either finds or leaves a man mad. Daniel 11 gabriels prophecy continues from the end of chapter 11 directly into chapter 12 and still set in the same moment of the future dan. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44.
Sep 19, 2019 the book of daniel chapter 11 duration. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. Introduction to daniel chapter 12 the first three verses of this chapter are a continuation of the prophecy started in 11. Chapter 11 focuses on the kings of the north and the south. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their god will firmly resist him.
As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. The lord explains to daniel that at that time, clearly meaning the events of daniel 11. 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 end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. By studying this book, we can better understand our lord s references to it cf.
Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Now god was going to reveal to daniel some amazing details about major world. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app.
In order to be written in the book of life, an individual must believe in jesus as stated in the gospel of john, john 3. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.
Most scholars feel these verses should have been part of chapter 11, since its part of the same event. Now, let us go to the diagram where it shows where we see the 45 days. Then i lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of uphaz. 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. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar.
Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. We have come to the tag end of daniel s great last vision, which occupies chapters 10, 11, and 12. Themes like the second coming of jesus, time of trouble, jesus our high priest, the book of daniel chapters 2, 7, 8, 9,11 and 12, the book of revelation, seal of god, the sabbath, mark of the beast, the resurrection, day of atonement, judgement of the living and the close of probation have always gained the interest of adventist christians. The first three verses deal with the last half of tribulation, and. Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible. The book of daniel chapter 11 free bible teachings. Chapter 12 forms the end in which we find the faithful remnant again. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 1112 niv and in the first year of darius the bible gateway. In the land which the lord sware unto thy fathers duration. In 10, daniel received a great vision of the glorified jesus. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. Daniel chapter 11 the second coming of christ home page. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. This is gods appointed time to allow michael, the great prince which standeth for thy people, to begin to aggressively protect and defend israel against the devil. In brief, thats because the coming world leader is the antichrist and, as we shall see in the first verse of chapter 12, the time is one of. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. However, as will be seen in daniel 12, the children of israel have a promise by god that those who are written in the book of life will be spared, daniel 12. The passage states that from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. The last book of the new testament scriptures is full of truth that we need to understand. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead.
The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. We can identify this being from new testament references as the lord jesus christ, revealed through an old testament theophany or appearance of god. By studying this book, we can better understand our lord s references to it. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. It is a warning that we shall all need to understand before the time of the end. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. After his victory over antiochus iii, ptolemy iv spent only three months settling affairs in the holy land before heading back to alexandria. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter.
And the prince of the eunuchs said unto daniel, i fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. 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. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The enemies of god tried to destroy daniel by turning darius the mede against him. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Let us read and study the twelfth chapter of daniel. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study second coming of jesus.
Thousands upon thousands attended him, and myriads upon myriads stood before him. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. 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. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first year of rule. Book of daniel chapter 12 jesus christ lord savior. Daniel 11 is a continuation of the vision of daniel that began in daniel 10. 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.
This can be accounted for, as there are several things that transpire at christs return to establish the kingdom. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. There is a close relationship between the book of daniel and the revelations concerning the future in the new testament. To be specific, a demonic spirit called the prince of persia resisted t.
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