Book of daniel commentary

As isaac newton in his observations on the prophecies of daniel 1732 put it. You will also find options for commentaries on daniel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature forms of the old testament literature fotl. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Daniel overview, 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 a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel.

This may be because miller sees the book as completely historical. The most high god is sovereign over the kingdoms of men. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. He may have descended from a noble family, perhaps he was even a prince, since normally the prominent people of a nation were taken captive 1. In the hebrew bible, and in most recent protestant versions, the book of daniel is limited to its protocanonical portions. He helped establish the fact that 69 of daniels 70 weeks have now transpired. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known.

Sir robert anderson was the chief inspector for scotland yard. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. A list of the best commentaries on daniel ranked by scholars.

Divisions and contents when the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a and. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. Miller does an exceptional job giving an overview of the different viewpoints, dealing with the text, and supporting his view in a short amount of space when compared to other commentaries. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. These boys were to be, children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand. 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.

The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. Daniel and the hebrew boys taken captive to babylon. The following table is from tony garlands recommended free online commentary on daniel see also his in depth verse by verse commentary on the book of the revelation, one of the best evangelical commentaries available a testimony of jesus christ a testimony of jesus christ. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book daniel 12. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Millers commentary in the nac series is a midlevel dispensationalist commentary.

Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. He was greatly respected for his skill as an investigator. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. The second six chapters are some of the most pivotal and important prophecies of the entire bible. The book of ezekiel left the affairs of jerusalem under a doleful aspect, all in ruins, but with a joyful prospect of all in glory again. In the septuagint, the vulgate, and many other ancient and modern translations of the bible, it comprises both its proto and its deuterocanonical parts, both of which have an equal right to be considered as inspired, and to be included in a treatment of the book of daniel. Sinclair ferguson daniel the preachers commentary, 2002. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres, and daniel himself is a legendary figure. Introduction the historic existence of the prophet daniel trothe is the hiest thinge a man may kepe.

The book of daniel is set within the context of the sixth century. Tremper longman iii daniel niv application commentary, 1999. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The climax of his sovereign rule is described in revelation. The book of daniel is a collection of papers written at several times. 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. Uncover the mysteries of daniel with leading old testament scholar john.

Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. Without a clear understanding of the book of daniel, you will not understand the times in which we live. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John goldingay, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1989, 416 pp. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. 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. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. He lived to the end of the captivity and was possibly eighty five when he died, if he was taken into captivity at age sixteen.

A commentary on daniel paperback june 1, 1998 by leon wood author 4. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. Historical background only the two tribes of judah and benjamin remained in canaan before the babylonian captivity. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. The theological theme of the book is summarized in 4. Bruce and william barclay abingdon press is full of modernistic thought and historicalcritical discussion and specifically in the volume dealing with daniel, the book of daniel is said to have been written after the fulfillment of the events prophesied therein. Dare to stand alone, read and enjoy the book of daniel.

There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of their training they proved ten times better than all. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Note that dr garland chooses daniels starting age as 14yo but. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Chaucer we propose in the following pages to examine the book of the prophet daniel by the same general methods which have been adopted in other volumes of the expositors bible. The book of which he is the hero divides into two parts, a set of tales in chapters 16 from no earlier than the hellenistic period 32330 bce, and the series of visions in chapters 712 from the maccabean era. I think that it majors on historical matters while ignoring literary ones. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. Daniel 1 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.

And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. He is premillennial, which is evident in how he addresses daniel 9. It shows what god can do with a young person that will hold him in good stead throughout his life. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel.

The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our lord and of his christ i. 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. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. 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. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery in the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.

Best daniel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. Best commentaries and books on daniel logos bible software. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. When anderson wasnt writing on subjects related to crime, he wrote books on christian prophecy. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor3an introduction to daniel i.

Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Daniel niv application commentary by tremper longman iii. Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. This is a detailed study of the text from a critical standpoint, and is, in this regard, very helpful to the serious student who is dealing with problems.