Casual commentary on the book of daniel chapter 11

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. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. During this conflict the egyptian monarch was betrayed by several of his own generals a handbook on the book of daniel, ubs, p. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. As in the second chapter that empire was called the. Chapter 11 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He must soon return to the combat, but first he will tell daniel what is written in the book of truth.

A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church. The destinies of the nations of the world chapters 27 in aramaic. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir up the king of greece alexander the great. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Then a fourth will gain far more riches than all of them. Daniel 11 commentary john calvins commentaries on the bible. To be sure, other authorities in treating of this chapter i. In chapter four, king nebuchadnezzar relates another of his dreams, and we see that. Conflicts to come in the first year of darius the mede, i arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him. We know without a shadow of doubt that daniel was written before about 330 bc because josephus in antiquities of the jews 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 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The land of shinar is a region of babylon in which the plain of dura 20 was. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god.

Behold, three more kings are going to arise in persia. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Why did daniel and his friends refuse the kings food and wine. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. This introduction is quite extensiveall of daniel 10. To the casual reader, this story may not illicit any probing question as to the rationale. The chiastic structure of the book of daniel and, in particular, the first chapter, will. The context of the first verses in chapter 12 show that the prophecy has now jumped forward to the time of the ultimate salvation of daniel s people, which includes a resurrection from the dead cf. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. At the beginning of this chapter, we finally see the time gap most seek to insert at daniel 11.

Further, scarcely even the most casual reader of ezra could fail to distinguish. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel.

According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was. We are told in verse 1 that this vision comes to daniel in the third year of cyrus king of persia. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. 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 claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. The only allegation that bible enemies have ever been able to bring against this chapter is that it is so exactly accurate that it had to be written after the events prophesied had already. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter.

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. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. Most of these reports are of a very casual nature like. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. The book of daniel is especially fitted to be a battlefield between faith and unbelief. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. The remarkably accurate prophecies of this chapter are so true, so astounding, and so wonderfully accurate that the whole critical world for centuries have never questioned a single one of them.

In the commentary there are occasional references to the original hebrew words daniel. Daniel 11 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, including the rise of the antichrist. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny free bible commentary. Alexander apparently was impressed, and left the jews alone. Cyrus actually inherited the persian throne in 559 b.

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. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 11 commentary john gills exposition on the whole.

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 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on christian theology and thought.

Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Wiseman, the tyndale old testament commentaries downers. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy. In this chapter the angel makes good his promise to daniel, that he would show him what was written in the scripture of truth, concerning the monarchies of the earth, and what would befall his people the jews in the latter days. 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. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies.