The book of daniel and you watchtower online library. We know without a shadow of doubt that daniel was written before about 330 bc because josephus in antiquities of the jews 11. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. Daniel 11 is a part of the last final segment of the book of daniel, comprised of chapters 10 12. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. To learn more about this future, worldruling government and how you can be.
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 to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. 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. While chapter 2 is four verses longer than daniel 11, a great deal of. Daniel 7, 8, and 10 12 specifically concentrate on the activities of nations and the persecuting of gods people. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. The last three chapters of daniel 10 12 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received.
Daniel recorded his prophecies with chapter breaks. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Then i will look at how the attempts to discredit daniel have failed. As i pointed out before, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are all one great vision. Daniel, chapter 11 united states conference of catholic bishops. Daniel 7, 8, and 1012 specifically concentrate on the activities of nations and the persecuting of gods people. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political.
The following series of graphical timelines are intended to present a total view of all the prophesies has they have been revealed to daniel in daniel 11. In this article, i first of all want to go through this prophecy. This is that part of his government, or misgovernment rather, which is most enlarged. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. To the left side in the graphic is the verse in daniel 11 that is. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. This government will fully accomplish jehovahs purpose for our earth and will result in. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. 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.
After his victory over antiochus iii, ptolemy iv spent only three months settling affairs in the holy land before heading back to alexandria. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. The topic of both is the humbling or overthrow of the pagan kingdom. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day daniel s final vision begins with a date formula, just as it also appeared in 1. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests.
This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. The prophecy of chapters 1012 was not to be publicized but rather. The first of these timelines summarizes the rulers of the persian empire. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. Conclusion so the passage above shows that the antichrist will arise at the time of the fourth beast the revised roman empire still to come in the last days. 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. 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.
The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic. Daniel 9 concentrates on the 70 weeks which is a specific time when gods people have to get rid of sin and to finish transgression. D records that when alexander the great approached jerusalem, the high priest jaddua met him and showed alexander part of the book of daniel where the greeks would overcome the persians. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and. The long introduction of chapter 10 to the fourth and final vision given to daniel is followed in chapter 11 by the revelation of important events beginning with darius the mede 539 b.
Daniel separated the final verse of chapter 11 from the first verse of chapter 12 with a chapter break. Remember from our previous study that seleucus and ptolemy were two of the four generals who assumed power at the death of alexander the great and divided the. Daniel 1112 niv and in the first year of darius the bible gateway. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. Attempts to bring back islamic values into government have been met with resistance by the military, which views itself as the protector of ataturks secularism. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway.
Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. False and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received in 539 bc concerning a great war that was coming. A study of the book of daniel versebyverse at the hendersonville. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. You will need your bible open to daniel, chapter 11 for this study.
Daniel chapter 11 timeline the second coming of christ. A world religion, based on the abomination of desolation. Daniel 4 and daniel 5 are to be read in concert, chapter 4 introducing theme c of the chiasm, and chapter 5 reprising it see the big picture in the book of daniel for an explanation of the themes in and structure of daniel. World history from darius to the time of the end bible. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. Yea, all israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. 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. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Daniel has revealed enough to us so that the book really can be sealed. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. It had been at least two years since cyrus issued his decree and only a few had interest in returning. This meant, among other things, that city government would be in the hands of the citizens. 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. 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. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
Chapter 12 focuses on daniel, nearing the time of his death, and the hope he shares with all true believers of entering into the kingdom of god after his resurrection from the dead. The book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Daniel emphasizes on the human side of the controversy. There are several other passages that confirm this length of time for his rule see daniel 9. Daniel 11, king of the north and the eastern question. 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 the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the greek king antiochus iv epiphanes in. It was still over 200 years away and would last nearly 200 years after that, and would pit the seleucids against the ptolemys.
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