For the children the meaning seems to be, as after the death of antiochus the jews had some deliverance, so there will be yet a greater deliverance to the people of god, when michael your prince, the messiah shall appear for your salvation a time of trouble a the siege of jerusalem, before the final judgment. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation. What happen to the last 2 chapters and why are they not included in the kjv bible. It says in context here that from the abolition of the daily sacrifice and the erection of the abomination. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 7 12, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 8 12 and the aramaic of chapters 27. It is a prime example of physical to spiritual parallels with the physical fulfillment taking place in the first century with the suffering. At that time the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the north into the middle east michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes.
So now the meaning of the book of daniel is becoming clearer to us. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Chapter 10 of the book of daniel forms an introduction to a prophetic vision, a vision which is further detailed in chapter 11 and finally concluded in daniel chapter 12. The substance of each crossreference points toward the same. Worldchanging inventions like penicillin, the atomic bomb, heart transplants, travel to the moon, and the internet have seemingly arrived almost together. In this chapter we have some things introductory to the prophecy, in the eleventh chapter the particular predictions, and ch. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children.
Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Daniel 12 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. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days in daniel 12. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. The division is reinforced by the chiastic arrangement of the aramaic chapters see below, and by a chronological progression in chapters 16 from babylonian to median rule, and from. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. Daniel chapter 12 is a very interesting prophetic look at the coming messiah. The messiah comes twice and daniel chapter 12 has dual meaning. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one. So, without the slightest embarrassment or hesitation, i largely rely here on the halley outline of daniel 11. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Michael stands to watch over the children of israel from the very beginning of the tribulation. The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. Mr luginbill, could you please tell me why the difference in days mentioned in daniel 12. The names of the four were changed, but not their convictions. We have no problem seeing people running to and fro. Thanks to a very detailed progression of historical events in ch. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter if to be literally understood gives some intimation. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Indeed, the interpretation of many of the events of daniel 11 finds quite widespread agreement among bible commentators, although one needs to avoid the adventistdispensationalist prophecy extremists. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Daniel chapter 10 spiritual war chapter 10 of the book of daniel forms an introduction to a prophetic vision, a vision which is further detailed in chapter 11 and finally concluded in daniel chapter 12. In context with daniel 10, we see the heavenly hosts of god intervening on the behalf of the saints, in this case israel.
The book of daniel, bible prophecy, the antichrist, the abomination of desolation, daniel chapter 11, daniel chapter 12, the wrath of god, the prophet daniel, the great tribulation this is an edited recording of a class on daniel chapter 11. A resurrection is promised for the righteous jews and ultimate deliverance for the nation of israel. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. 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. Read all of daniel 12 verse 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. Though there are considerable difficulties in explaining the prophetical meaning of some passages in this book, we always find encouragement to faith and hope, examples worthy of imitation, and something to direct our thoughts to christ jesus upon the cross and on his glorious throne.
He made a clear decision to refuse the kings dainties. Daniels solemn fasting and humiliation, before he had this vision. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel could not have known how god would be involved. The tenth through twelfth chapters more fully describe the vision in the eighth chapter by a second vision on the same subject, just as the vision in the seventh chapter explains more fully that in the second. Chapter 11, the centrepiece of the revelation, gives a broad sweep of history from the 6th century bce to the 2nd, but the coverage is uneven. Never again is the king of the north or the king of the south mentioned in the remaining verses of daniel.
The endtime spiritual warfare of daniel chapter 10, a consideration of daniel mourning three full weeks. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Daniels final vision is set in the third year of cyrus, king of persia. 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 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. Daniel 12, new international version niv the bible app. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy.
It says in context here that from the abolition of the. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Do they refer to the great tribulation that is yet to come. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. They are words of general and ordinary use, expressive of the purification intended to be produced in the minds of men by afflictions. Much of the imagery and language of daniel belong to the old covenant, but the revelation that came to him points to new covenant reality. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Babel defeated by persia, persia defeated by greece, greece defeated by the roman empire, the romans defeated by the germans, germany defeated by the soviet union and usa, the soviet union disintergrating into russia, russia then becoming the new rising. They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to. Michael, the great prince who stands up for israel chapter outline top. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried see chap. The chapter is called the book of truth, which highlights empires controlling the middle east, from daniels time until armageddon. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to god, even in the seemingly small matter of food 1. I want to ask for your time to read my interpretationhere are the connections. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. 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. This chapter recounts the prophecy of the seventy weeks, probably the most debated portion of the whole prophecy. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
His distress and desire to understand more fully is spoken of at the beginning of chapter 10, providing the setting for the entire revelation, including chapter 12. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study lifting the veil. In defense of the chapter division as we have it in our bibles, a significant change is evident in daniel 12. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 3. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Niv what do the 1290 and 35 days mean in these verses. To have your name written in the book means you are saved. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars.
Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. 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. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. Apr 08, 2018 daniel twelve is part of the fourth and final vision of the second half of daniel the first six chapters are court tales rather than apocalyptic visions that begins in chapter ten. Every one that shall be found written in the book all that truly fear, love, and obey. The phrase at that time, probably includes all the time of christ, from his. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. 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. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Practically all of the critics limit the application to the last days of antiochus, supposing that daniel was totally mistaken about the resurrection which he mentioned, there being no resurrection whatever that marked the closing of the antiochus persecution.
Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. I am so confused as to why daniel stopped at chapter 12 in the king james version and in a sense i know that there are 14 chapters of daniel. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. Daniel twelve is part of the fourth and final vision of the second half of daniel the first six chapters are court tales rather than apocalyptic visions that begins in chapter ten. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. What then is the meaning of these first few verses in daniel 12. The final revelation of daniel 10 12 gave daniel more details and a greater, though far from complete, grasp of what it all meant. Thank you for your question about the 1290 versus the 35 days in daniel chapter twelve.
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