Sub commentary on the book of daniel chapter 11

This chapter is the last chapter of the aramaic portion of daniel. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Though thus linguistically joined to what has preceded, logically it is related to what follows. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed.

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. In the explanation given in chapter 9, daniel is assured that the jewish sanctuary would be restored at the end of the seventy years. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. 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. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, including the rise of the antichrist. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. 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. It is chapter 12 a part, or a continuation of the general prophecy or vision which was commenced in dan 10, and which embraces the whole of the eleventh chapter. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 tell us about daniel s last dream. Daniel used hidden numerology in his last prophecy about the end times.

Daniel 9, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The breakup of the soviet union and return to the country of russian garrisons the liquidation of russian military bases. I encourage your patience as you study daniel 1011 with me. King of the south represents the ptolemies, the leaders of egypt, contrasted often in verse 5, with the king of the north. The following explanation of techniques is provided to help clarify markings or. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests.

A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. The prophecy of daniel 11 is the key to understanding what is going to happen in the future. An historicist perspective on daniel 11 digital commons. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. This view of daniel is not supported by major scholars and historians. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Hardy, frank wilton, an historicist perspective on daniel 11 1983. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by these treacherous men of their own nation, jason and.

Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. These qualities have led to a variety of interpretations. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece.

First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir u. If reading a book is anything like taking a trip, then reading. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. This rendering makes sense considering the long interpretation given in chapter 11. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end.

Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. When daniel asks for an explanation of the vision, the. In that first year daniel was carried to babylon, and there continued the whole seventy years see dan. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. It represents the last extended vision in the book of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. As daniel pointed out to him, he knew what he was doing, and he refused to believe god. We read much, in the books of the maccabees, of antiochuss barbarous usage of the. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel.

Foolishly he took great pride in himself and his position, completely disregarding the truth that god had revealed to him through his. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first. The pictures are now in daniels minds eye as he retells.

Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny bible commentaries. But his sons he means the sons of the king of the north, shall be incensed with the deeds of ptolemaeus euergetes, and his son ptolemaeus philopator one shall come antiochus the great, shall pass through syria and recover what the king of egypt took from his father even to his fortress to raphia, which was a strong fortress at the entrance of egypt. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Now we come to chapter 11, which is that explanation, that angelic explanation of the vision daniel. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. 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. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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.

This unit forms an enclusio with the vision that began this section of the book in chapter two. 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. 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. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Historicalprophetictimes of the gentilesthe nations. Behold, three more kings will arise in persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. 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 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. 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.

The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. 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. Ptolemaeus philopator, so called, say some, per antiphrasin, because he killed his father. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you. Chapter 11 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. Daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11292015.