Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. Learn daniel and revelation with free interactive flashcards. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book daniel 12. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Verses 1 the greatest men are most open to cares and troubles of mind, which disturb their repose in the night, while the sleep of the labouring man is sweet and sound. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
The book of daniel is parallel on the book of revelation. The prophet, having related some remarkable passages concerning himself and his brethren in captivity, and having given proof of his supernatural illumination in interpreting other mens dreams, proceeds to give an account of his own visions. In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. Power that in nebuchadnezzars hands was a godderived daniel 2.
When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. We know not the uneasiness of many who live in great pomp. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. There was a niche in the wall where probably the king sat and behind the niche the wall was covered in white plaster. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name. Upon this fact, together with the occurrence of fifteen persian, and three greek words has been based an argument against the historicity of daniel, and in favour of a date after. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. 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. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. Answers are provided for only some of the questions.
As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over his head. Chapter 8 focuses on the second persia and third greece kingdoms, but the emphasis is on the third kingdom little horn. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. Ahasuerusit is now generally agreed among learned men that the ahasuerus mentioned in this episode is the xerxes who figures in grecian history. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary.
Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. In short, god created man in his image, in the image of god created he him gen. 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. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Darius sets daniel up over the princes one of only 3. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Now in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is.
Chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars vision of the great image walvoord. The concept is enlarged upon in chapters 7 to 12 and fleshed out in further detail in the book of revelation. Walvoord in his book commentary on daniel reports that archaeologists discovered a huge throne room in babylon which was 56 feet wide and 173 feet long. 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. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top.
Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. As in the second chapter that empire was called the golden head of the. 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. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. Oct 17, 2015 daniel chapter 7 part 2 daniel s vision interpreted pastor tom luitwieler 10112015. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. 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 incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. Daniel chapter 7 part 2 daniels vision interpreted pastor tom luitwieler 10112015.
The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. The king nebuchadnezzar represents here a fallen man, a man. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. In chapter 2 of the book of daniel, we encounter the twofold nature of a man. The god of heaven not given by thy own gods, nor acquired by thy own skill and prowess. We have the advantage of hindsight most of us have read daniels book and know that this king repeatedly got lost in the cares of life and again will turn from god. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon.
His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations and languages that dwell in all the earth. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. God is giving israel the sure hope that in the end they would be saved and gods promises to them fulfilled. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people.
The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. As for daniels three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses their new. At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. 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. Daniel kept his walk with god to be a witness to his own people as well as the gentiles. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide. Jerome, who wrote commentaries on almost all the books of the. Chapter 8 focuses on the second persia and third greece kingdoms, but the emphasis is on the third kingdom little horn antiochus iv epiphanies, 175163 b. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. 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.
Upon this fact, together with the occurrence of fifteen persian, and three greek words has been based an argument against the historicity of daniel, and in favour of. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 2 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. Choose from 74 different sets of daniel and revelation flashcards on quizlet.
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