Casual commentary on the book of daniel chapter 10

A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar.

The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. The man in linen clothes, who appears in daniel 10. Though the answer was sent one the first day, there was and is still there a prince of persia that withheld. Angelic warfare and jesus are seen in the very intriguing chapter of daniel chapter 10. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church.

It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniel s prophecy. Wiseman, the tyndale old testament commentaries downers. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. Daniel 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Daniel 10 the story of experiences to be expanded in gabriels long narration notice, in verse 1, that the thing revealed to daniel was true and that the scripture or writing of truth in verse 21 must be the thing the drama of the long story gabriel tells begins in the last part of chapter 10 and continues through chapter 11 and part of chapter 12. Daniel sees the preincarnate christ chapter outline top. An angel was dispatched because of daniel s prayer. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Jan 21, 2016 this entry was posted on january 21, 2016 at 8. 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. In the first year of darius the son of ahasurerus, of median descent, who was made king over the kingdom of the chaldeans, darius is an official title, like king or caesar and he was actually darius cyaxares ii.

Daniel chapter 10 commentary northwest college of the bible. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and. There, daniel observes a phenomenal sight, a vision of a man greatly dressed. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. A man dressed in linen, with a belt of pure gold round his waist 6 his body was like beryl, his face looked like lightning, his eyes were like fiery torches, his arms and his face had the gleam of burnished bronze, the sound of. Young has pointed out that the meaning of great in this phase is for a long time. One of the very interesting things in this chapter is the revelation of the activities of the holy angels upon behalf of gods people. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in.

Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. If daniel was somewhere between 10 and 20 years old when he was taken from jerusalem in 605 b. The chiastic structure of the book of daniel and, in particular, the first chapter, will be. The first, verses 5, describes the major rulers of the persian empire and. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams. Commentary on daniel chapters 7 10 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before daniel 7. But the prince of the kingdom of persia opposed me hebrew, stood before me. This bible study commentary looks at both and more. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.

I used the holman christian standard bible for my reference. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel. It begins with daniel affirming that he understood that what were learned earlier, is the 2300 day mareh of daniel 8. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. Before we turn our attention to the conclusion of this section and the entire book, let us refresh our memory concerning the setting for this final prophetic revelation given to daniel shortly. Daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible.

Daniel 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Through daniel s visions and experiences as an exile in babylon, the book of daniel gives us a clearer understanding of history than any other part of the bible. Daniel and his father are again on a train after spending just three months in auschwitz. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. Nov 26, 2015 daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. And every word of wisdom and understanding the king inquired of them, he found it in them ten times as great.

The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. This is thought by some to be cambyses, the son of cyrus, intrusted with the management of affairs in the court of persia when his father was absent on some expedition, and set against the jews by their. 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. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel.

Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. Everything we know about daniel god is my judge comes from the book that bears his name. And he said to me, o daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that i speak to you, and stand upright, for i have now been sent to you. Verse 12 12 then said he unto me, fear not, daniel. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Book of daniel chapter 9 bible study lessons from a legend. This chapter, since there is no division between them, is the introduction to chapters 11 and 12.

At the end of the vision he is told that he would rest and experience the resurrection 12. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. Daniel 10 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 also makes it clear that god is in control of all human events that have unfolded or will occur in later times. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays.

Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting the veil. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. To the casual reader, this story may not illicit any probing question as to the. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book.

The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. A certain man very probably christ, who appeared to daniel in royal and priestly robes, and in so great brightness and majesty. In the commentary there are occasional references to the original hebrew. 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. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. This entire chapter is actually preliminary to the final two chapters, the whole chapter along with dan. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Daniel s vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. King belshazzar grandson of nebuchadnezzar throws a drunken, idolatrous feast that is interrupted by a hand writing on the wall 112. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app.

Daniel 10, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him.

In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Prayer is heard at once in heaven, though the sensible answer may seem to be delayed. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. David guzik commentary on daniel 10 explains daniels vision of the mysterious, glorious man on the banks of the tigris river. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch. The word has now been found on the tablets of mari in the sense of time. This entire chapter is actually preliminary to the final two chapters, the whole chapter along with daniel 11. Bible study on daniel, commentary on daniel, commentary on daniel 10, gabriel in the bible, who is the prince of persia. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.

The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter five this chapter fast forwards to 539 b. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j.

In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. Most of these reports are of a very casual nature like. He belonged to the royal family of zedekiah and was taken, by order of nebuchadnezzar, in captivity along with other jewish children, to babylon in 605 b. Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. The exiles from judahjerusalem began returning to their homeland in 535 b. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniel. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Lessons from daniel 10 biblical research institute. Like certain other young men he was later chosen by the king to be brought up and educated at court, where he was given the. The vision of the time of the end begins with an appearance of a glorious man to daniel beside the tigris river 19. Why did daniel and his friends refuse the kings food and wine. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The context implies that it is the same majestic angel described in 10.

Hartman 10 loan words,41 the hebrew,42 and the aramaic of daniel. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Daniel sees a vision of continued conflict for gods people after the return of the exiles to jerusalem. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniel s day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. This and the two following chapters give an account of daniel s last vision, wherein the succession of the persian and grecian monarchies is described, together with the wars that should take place between syria and egypt under the latter monarchy. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and.