Like most teenagers, i have a difficult time enjoying the study of ancient history. The revelation and interpretation of the dream by daniel, daniel 2. 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. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 2 lesson quiz daniel chapter 2 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. 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.
Jul 21, 2017 i laughed so hard and could not even help it when i read this part about a king asking his wisemen to tell him his dream and the interpretation. Home content index books of the bible daniel nebuchadnezzars dream. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. Moreover, at daniels request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. There were three main times when a trumpet was blown. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Since there has been a jump in time from the preceding chapter, we must deal with the question, who is belshazzar. The message was true, but the appointed time was long. The hebrew includes it among the ketubim writings, between ezra and esther, but only its protocanonical part chap.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Every mention of king in daniel refers to an earthly king, except this one, which he said in reference to the holy one, blessed be he, and this is what it means. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another.
This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Remember the friends that god has placed into your life and heart. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible.
Comfort and strengthening of darius the mede, daniel 11. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Conventioners were eager to obtain their copy of the newly released 320page book, pay attention to daniels prophecy. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. Daniel himself is absent from the scene perhaps gone on official business. Daniel chapter 2 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers.
In the time of revelation, god spoke through the interpretation of dreams that he induced. It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. English standard version 1 in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. The subject of this chapter is a dream which nebuchadnezzar had dreamed, but had forgot.
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. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible. We will examine the different views and understanding of the book. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar.
Daniel 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. In daniels vision of chapter 7, the same four gentile kingdoms seem to be in view as described in chapter 2. The four metals of chapter 2 are replaced by the four beasts of chapter 7. Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand. Daniel 2, international childrens bible icb the bible app. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Also daniel petitioned the king, and he set shadrach, meshach, and abednego over the affairs of the province of babylon. Daniel then, having obtained favor from god, is made acquainted with the dream, and its interpretation, daniel 2. In both the greek version of the septuagint and the vulgate, the book of daniel is mentioned as the fourth of the major prophets, after ezekiel. How much more should we be thankful to god, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent. The king nebuchadnezzar represents here a fallen man, a man.
Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. King nebuchadnezzar had a puzzling dream that no one could explainuntil god. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. In chapter 2 of the book of daniel, we encounter the twofold nature of a man. Not only is daniel so overjoyed to receive the answer to the request that he and his follow hebrews. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it.
Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. 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. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. The advancement of daniel to great honour by that means, daniel 2. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct.
The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Daniel was thankful to god for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 2 and more. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. We know that the executioner would not speak for daniel, fearing for his own life. As in the previous study, ill also add some personalpractical thoughts from this book. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. In short, god created man in his image, in the image of god created he him gen.
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. Moreover, at daniel s request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court. As this vision opens, so that in the seventh chapter developing the same truth more fully. Hello there robert bailey i have read your offer to share your upto. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. The blowing of the trumpet was very common in israels history. 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 chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. God has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen at a later time. This chapter reports an incident about daniels three buddies. 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. Chapter 2 moves forward however to the end of the age where the day of the lord plays out, leading to the return of jesus christ and the judgment of the nations.
Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. Commentary on the book of daniel from a literal,historical and contextual perspective. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it.
Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. Daniel chapter 9 1 in the third year of the reign of king belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first. Daniel chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. I laughed so hard and could not even help it when i read this part about a king asking his wisemen to tell him his dream and the interpretation. Daniel receives the revelation of the dream chapter outline top. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. 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. Daniel has confidence that god will reveal this to him. In chapter 7, a new element of prophecy is introduced in danielthe little horn who boasts verses 8 and 20, speaks against the most high verse 25. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study.