Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12.
Conclusion of the vision tenth through twelfth chapters and epilogue to the book. It is accessible, yet certainly much more than a surface study. Sometimes daniel had his dreams when he was asleep daniel 7. To have your name written in the book means you are saved. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble. But thou, shut up the words, and seal the book by this was intimated, 1st, that the writing of truth see daniel 10. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god.
After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we. 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 to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. 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 begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Events leading the daniel and the hebrew boys being taken captive. 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.
Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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. His character should be studied, for its development reveals the secret of gods preparation of those who will welcome christ at his appearing. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. This is a very readable treatment of the book of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. 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. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway.
The first six chapters tell of four young israelites in the babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah aka shadrach, mishael aka meshack, and azariah aka abednego. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Higher criticism objects particularly to the date of writing, trying to place it in the maccabean. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. 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. 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. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.
Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. Part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Daniel has revealed enough to us so that the book really can be sealed. As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. But at that time all your people who are found written in the book will escape. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.
Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Daniel 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2. A world religion, based on the abomination of desolation. This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Although daniel lived twentyfive hundred years ago, he is a latterday prophet.
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. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. We have no problem seeing people running to and fro. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. I agree with s r miller who notes that in spite of the chapter division. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end.
Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people.
Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. The book of daniel has been torn apart limb for limb by the discipline that calls itself higher criticism. The book thoroughly explores the historical, political, and theological aspects of this key book of the bible in understanding the prophetic picture, as well as making practical application for the christian living in a hostile politicalsocial climate. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Sep 19, 20 part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after. 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. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 1112 by the setting up of. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. 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.
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