In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. And in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams.
Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Bad conscience is a source of insomnia, bad conscience troubles mans sleep. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649. Turning from a classic reformed commentary on daniel to one of the newest, iain duguids work on daniel in the reformed expository commentary series is an outstanding reference. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. The head of gold signified the chaldean empire, then in being. Upon this fact, together with the occurrence of fifteen persian, and three greek words has been based an argument against the historicity of daniel, and in favour of. 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. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Now in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar.
Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. When the lord jesus in his olivet discourse spoke of the profanation of the temple through the antichrist he explicitly mentions daniel the prophet matthew 24. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. 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. Daniel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Sep 02, 2015 daniel chapter 2 part 2 the interpretation pastor tom luitwieler 08302015. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. 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.
God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. 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 daniel s story. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. The language of the bookpart of which is aramaic 2. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. This prophecy elaborates on the metallic man revealed in chapter two. 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.
It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. Upon this fact, together with the occurrence of fifteen persian, and three greek words has been based an argument against the historicity of daniel, and in favour of a date after. The god of heaven not given by thy own gods, nor acquired by thy own skill and prowess.
In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. The advancement of daniel to great honour by that means, daniel 2. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass.
This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. Now the book changes from one category of literature to another. This commentary should be of use to both pastors and general readers. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. The niv application commentary by tremper longman iii. Then daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to hananiah, mishael, and azariah, his companions, that they might seek mercies from the god of heaven concerning this secret, so that daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of babylon. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3.
Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The concept is enlarged upon in chapters 7 to 12 and fleshed out in further detail in the book of revelation. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. Daniel chapter 11 part 2 antiochus epiphanes pastor tom luitwieler 1262015. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. 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. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve.
God also said that he would punish the people in babylon 70 years later. Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. Daniel chapter 2 part 2 the interpretation pastor tom luitwieler 08302015. To insight777 it wasnt of belshazzar that the robe n chain were put on daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. 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. Darius sets daniel up over the princes one of only 3.
Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel kept his walk with god to be a witness to his own people as well as the gentiles. God is giving israel the sure hope that in the end they would be saved and gods promises to them fulfilled. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Akin, and tony merida, the christcentered exposition commentary. The revelation and interpretation of the dream by daniel, daniel 2. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams.
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. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. The magnificent prophecy of the establishment of christs kingdom reaching its climax in daniel 2. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Pious young persons should endeavour to do better than their fellows in useful things. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side.
I have calculated it in my study bible notes as 603 and my commentary. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. While studying the book of jeremiah daniel came to the conclusion that the announced 70yearscaptivity would come to a soon end daniel 9. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams.
Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. The breast and arms of silver signified the empire of the medes and persians. The narrative portion of daniels book, complemented by chapters 2 and 3 in the book of revelation, depict the kind of character and behavior god approves and disapproves. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. Lastly, in daniels vision of chapter 7 in referring to the babylonian kingdom, gods description of nebuchadnezzar is the first was like a lion, and had eagles wings. It is significant that all schools of interpreters accept this as a prophecy of the establishment of christs kingdom.
Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Dec 12, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 2 antiochus epiphanes pastor tom luitwieler 1262015. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. 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. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b.
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