Every new testament writer uses daniel s prophecies. Daniel chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. To do that, if i am not mistaken, we count 443 bc as the first of the 476 years. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. This may be due to something of that reverence which has led the jews for centuries to avoid pronouncing the sacred name, and to use instead, adonai, lord. Chapters 16 stories how to prepare for the end time. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel chapter 2, verses 40, 41, 42, bible secrets. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams.
The bible prophet daniel prophesied correctly that israel would be restored. Were going to be looking tonight at the second chapter of daniel. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Nebuchadnezzar dreamed of a large statue made of a gold head, silver chest and arms, bronze belly and thighs, and iron legs. In this and the next verse daniel justifies the astonishment of the king, and explains to him that what the wise men had stated was perfectly true. And there shall be a time of trouble, straitness, and distress such as never was since there was a nation till that time. This may be noted that throughout this whole book, jehovah occurs only in ch. There are two timelines that are used to construct the following timeline for daniel 2. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. Daniel 1 the book of daniel is the foremost book of prophecy in the old testament o what the book of revelation is to the new testament canon, the book of daniel is to the old testament canon the prophecies of daniel reveal more future events, in exceptional detail and in greater concentration, than any other book of the bible. If the king learned in daniel 2 that the god of israel is the giver of wisdom and revelation, he will learn from chapter 3 that he is also the god who delivers his people.
Chapter 1 and the first few lines of chapter 2 are in hebrew, but in verse 4 the text says, in hebrew, then the chaldeans spoke to the king in aramaic, and the book then continues in aramaic until the end of chapter 7, where it switches back to hebrew. Book of daniel teaching part 1 click below for part 2. And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men. Daniel chapter 2 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 2. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. The gods whose dwelling was with flesh see note on daniel 2. Whenever i read the first chapter of this book, it makes me want to sing that old song dare to be a daniel. Daniel chapter 2 timeline the second coming of christ. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king. Daniel 2 nebuchadnezzars dream 1 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Please tell your dream to us, your servants, and then we will tell you what it means. He could not figure out what the dream meant, so he wanted his advisors to explain it to him. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible.
In chapter 3, nebuchadnezzar acts on the basis of the revelation given to him in chapter 2, but in a way that is inconsistent with the message of his dream. He and his friends serve the kingq according to daniel 1. It is possible, and i would grant this, that it actually did occur toward the end of the threeyear training. Daniel is the foundation to the book of revelation. Daniel chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. And at that time of the end michael shall arise, the great angelic prince who defends and has charge of your daniel s people. Daniel always gave due credit and praise to jehovah god.
The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Chapter 1 and the first few lines of chapter 2 are in hebrew, but in verse 4 the text says, in hebrew, then the chaldeans spoke to the king in aramaic. On that web page you will also find the discussion on what constitutes the age of the gentiles. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. Does the book of daniel predict the rise of alexander the great. Much of our commentary below is based on josh mcdowells book, the new evidence that demands a verdict, pages 197201.
The first is the base timeline for the book for daniel that was written about in this site on daniel 1. The new testament refers to every chapter of daniel. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto daniel, i fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel refuses to eat kings food, passes three year training course. In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. And since it says the second year of nebuchadnezzar, it mustve been a very immediate thing. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. The final verse of the chapter and of the book of daniel spell out the hope of daniel and every old and new testament saint. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3.
But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book of gods plan for his own. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Internally, the book claims in several places that daniel was its writer 8. The book of daniel bridges the period between the old testament and the new testament 400 years of silence otherwise. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers.
Verse 30daniel had received special privileges, but he did not let these go to his head. Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. What a wonderful time weve had in the first chapter and now were going on to look at this wonderful second chapter. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. 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. The king of babylon was throwing a wild party and huge celebrations were in order.
Daniel belonged to those jews who had been led away captive to babylon at the first siege of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in the year 605 bc compare daniel 1. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. From verse 43 of daniel 2, the miry clay is counted from roman imperial times, then on through history these people having been gradually entering into that roman kingdom of the british isles. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. My schofield bible reference, notes the meaning of the words miry clay as baked or brittle, this translation is utterly incorrect and misleading. By i gordon well, we looked last time at a great party. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u.
Gabriel, having finished his long exposition beginning in daniel 10. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 2 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. Gene getz brief videos discussing principles from the book of daniel. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniel s capture. Daniel chapter 2 tells of daniel s interpretation of king nebuchadnezzars dream. In this verse, daniel believes that god will stay the hand of the executioner for these 4 men. At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. Daniel and his three friends, hananiah, mishael, and azariah, named by the prince of the eunuchs, shadrach, meshach, and abednego, are then promoted by the king to great honour, 4649. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another.
Daniel bible study chapter 5 part 2 the precarious position of the unbeliever. A large part of the book is written in aramaic chapters 2. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. I came up with this summary after reading various renderings of this verse in various. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. While the specifics of gods plan for the future will remain a mystery to daniel and to us, god does not leave daniel in doubt as to the implications of prophecy for this old testament saint. Chaldea is located in the southern part of new babylon and because of the proximity the ruling land might have adopted their beliefs. King james version 1 and in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. In the second chapter, daniel describes a time when he and all the babylonian magi were nearly killed because king nebuchadnezzar was furious at their inability to reveal and interpret his dream. Structurally, the chapter is a chiasm, with the first 14 verses presenting a. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history.
Solve the mystery of revelation through daniel and john. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. In the hebrew bible the book of daniel does not belong to the prophets but to the writings hebr. When we encounter challenges that seem insurmountable, we are to pray and ask god for his power to do what is right. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse simply click the arrows below each verse to reveal our notes and commentary 1 in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it.
Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. And accordingly we read in the 10th chapter of genesis, 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. Daniel bible study chapter 5 part 2 jesus plus nothing. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniel s time. Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure. No convincing explanation for this has been put forward. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince series.
Part of the dream seemed good, and part of it seemed bad. Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. Christ in the old testament if you need help in becoming a christian here is a free gift for you. In the second year of nebuchadnezzars rule, he had a dream. An angel was dispatched because of daniel s prayer. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Also, notice that daniel immediately thanked god for answering his prayer. Daniel 2 nasb the kings forgotten dream now in bible. Not after he went to the king, not a week later, but immediately. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day.