Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Here, in chapter 9, gabriel returns to answer the prayer daniel prayed in the first part of chapter 9 and to explain the unexplained portion of chapter 8the 2,300 days applying especially to the time of the end.
In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. He will invade many countries and sweep through them like a flood. World history from darius to the time of the end bible. The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. He shall exalt and magnify himself above every god. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Gabriel explained that he had been dispatched to give daniel understanding of the vision he had seen, which dealt with the fate of the jews in the latter days dan. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. The wise men had said that only the gods could do this. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. But he does establish the day of this revelation, during the reign of cyrus, king of persia. 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.
It details events affecting the jews from the 5th to the 1st centuries bce. Study guide for daniel 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. Daniel recorded his prophecies with chapter breaks. The first view holds fairly closely to what uriah smith wrote in his 1884 book, daniel and the revelation and defends a strong literal interpretation. But daniel also said that god could explain what the dream meant. The prince that had made covenant was on the side of this one, who took over without a fight. 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. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. Importance of daniel 11 the importance of daniel 11 is shown by its introduction in daniel 10 and its designation as gods book of truth. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
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. We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. According to the internal dating of daniel, it was compiled during the mid6th century bce. It gives an overview of events revealed in previous chapters, yet provides more detail than the previous visions. A study of the book of daniel versebyverse at the hendersonville seventhday adventist church on april 24, 2018.
Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Clicking on that will take you to the next section or chapter. 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. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. 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 11, new international version niv the bible app. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In chapter 11, daniel s heavenly visitor was probably gabriel we can reasonably deduct that from earlier verses in 8. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. There are five principal ways of coming to a clear perception of god. As millard stated it, it is this vision the eleventh chapter above all that leads many to the second century dating of the book daniel. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. 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.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. False and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Similar to daniel 2, where he emphasized the truth of what god had revealed to the king, and the. Daniel chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing.
Daniel himself is absent from the scene perhaps gone on official business. Therefore, the books of the bible are often dated after all the alleged predictions already came to pass. 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. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. I want to ask for your time to read my interpretationhere are the connections. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel.
Join us as jason jackson conducts a study of this great text wherein prophecy proves inspiration and divine revelation brings hope. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page over the links, go to the next section. 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. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. 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 the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the greek king antiochus iv epiphanes in. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The eleventh chapter of the old testament book of daniel is an amazing testimony to the inspiration of the bible and the wisdom of god. Dec 04, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11 292015. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over.
In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. 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. Modern scholars generally do not believe in miracles. And in the end of years they shall join themselves together. In chapter 11, daniels heavenly visitor was probably gabriel we can reasonably deduct that from earlier verses in 8.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
Egypt s armies were swept away by antiochus invading forces as by a flood. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of. Daniel separated the final verse of chapter 11 from the first verse of chapter 12 with a chapter break. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god.
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. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. 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. 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.
Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This would fail, and there would be a great battle that would not change the balance of power. This is the manner in which the lord made known his mind and nature to the old testament saints. Gabriel revealed that he and israels chief prince, the archangel michael had been fighting against the demon prince of persia, and would continue fighting until he was defeated, and the persian empire was fallen. What specific instruction did the angel gabriel give to daniel. Daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11292015.
The angel told daniel that the new king of the north the vile person of daniel 11. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. His explanation of the prophecy begins in the 11th chapter of daniel. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. T he longest continuous prophecy in the bible is found in the 11th chapter of daniel. 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. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat.
Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. This chapter reports an incident about daniels three buddies. But his sons he means the sons of the king of the north, shall be incensed with the deeds of ptolemaeus euergetes, and his son ptolemaeus philopator one shall come antiochus the great, shall pass through syria and recover what the king of egypt took from his father even to his fortress to raphia, which was a strong fortress at the entrance of egypt. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 9 always on time. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. The first, verses 5, describes the major rulers of the persian empire and then gives. Daniel chapter 11 prophecy fulfilled by dale depriest, quoting and reformating to a large degree the words of philip mauro. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first year of rule. 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 roman. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy.