The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. Part of the dream seemed good, and part of it seemed bad. The first is the base timeline for the book for daniel that was written about in this site on daniel 1. 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. What do you think of the scripture daniel chapter 2 verse 44. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel.
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. Bible study of daniel chapter 2 looks at nebuchadnezzars dream and daniel s imterpretation of it. The focus of these writings in daniel now shifts dramatically, and is marked by a change in original language, from the aramaic of babylon, back to the hebrew of daniels boyhood. There are two timelines that are used to construct the following timeline for daniel 2. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another.
In the second year of nebuchadnezzars rule, he had a dream. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people. Verse 1 daniel wasnt yet through his 3 year term preparing for the work he was expected to do for the king. He made him ruler over the entire province of babylon and placed him in charge of all its wise men. Chapter 4 is nebuchadnezzars conversion story, a heathen king transformed by gods power.
The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children. In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. And accordingly we read in the 10th chapter of genesis, daniel 2. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. It investigates the claim that the stone kingdom in daniel 2 was not interpreted as the. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, the secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show unto the king. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. As i was reading i felt i could not go past verse 3 without explaining to you the seriousness of recognizing the satanic power of the false prophet. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Verse 44 44 and in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed.
At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Chapters 26 form a chiasm, a literary figure in which elements mirror each other. Daniel 2 new english translation net bible nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. Daniel chapter 2 is the briefest and most concise overall picture of the history and future of the world in the entire bible. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. 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. By jason jackson we recently received a question concerning the fulfillment of daniel 2. Verse click for chapter new international version in the time of those kings, the god of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it. And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men. Daniel interprets the dream 43 as you saw the iron mixed with clay, so the peoples will mix with one another, but will not hold together any more than iron mixes with clay.
This chapter 9 is one of the most powerful chapters of prophecy in the entire bible. Write the verse on the board and cover with pieces of construction paper. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. 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. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. This chapter was not written by daniel, but by nebuchadnezzar. As daniels prophecy shows, gods kingdom will soon rule over the whole earth. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2.
Beginning with verse 36 of chapter 2, daniel gives us the interpretation of the dream. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true god. Daniel 2 net nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream bible.
And in the days of these kings not of the babylonian, persian, and grecian kings. Nebuchadnezzars dream is revealed to danielthe king saw a great. In the second chapter of the biblical book of daniel, a narrator tells of the. It is our task now to investigate daniel s interpretation of this dream and especially that part of it which has to do with the fourth division, the fourth kingdom which is to come upon the earth. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Today we will not get far into the 2nd chapter of daniel. 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. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. In the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. On that web page you will also find the discussion on what constitutes the age of the gentiles. He could not figure out what the dream meant, so he wanted his advisors to explain it to him. And in the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. When daniel gave nebuchadnezzar the divine interpretation of the kings dream, he said. It seems that the story of this chapter was originally entirely independent of chap. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time.
In verses 3940, after you indicates four successive worldruling empires from the time of the chaldean empire of nebuchadnezzar until the return of christ and the establishment. Belteshazzar answered, my lord, if only the dream applied to your enemies and its meaning to your adversaries. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. It is indestructible and can never be destroyed even by the most. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be. Leading expert on calvinism curt daniels magnum opus. In this verse, daniel believes that god will stay the hand of the executioner for these 4 men. Daniel chapter 4 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 4. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. Daniel is episodic rather than linearit has no plot as such. 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. Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. 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.
Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The book of daniel is an excellent prediction of the coming of the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom 2. Now viewing scripture range from the book of daniel chapter 2. Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. This story teaches us that if there is hope for nebuchadnezzar there is hope for us. That kind of sounds strange to me even as i say it, but it is scripturally true. 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. 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. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. Pdf the reception of daniel chapter 2 in the commentary. A lot of people think old testament is old school but it isnt.
Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. Sep 26, 2005 daniel chapter 4 is a story about a man who was called by god. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Daniel 1 studies in the book of daniel daniel 2 nebuchadnezzars vision chart of daniel 2 chart of daniel 7, revelation, 17 daniel 2 the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. We recently received a question concerning the fulfillment of daniel 2. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniel s time. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. When they came in and stood before the king, he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what it means.
The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto daniel, i fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink. Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. The prophetic dream in this chapter describes five of the great empires of man from ancient babylon to the final world empire of the antichrist, which is destroyed by the kingdom of god. Daniel 2 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. His mind was disturbed and he suffered from insomnia. 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. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Daniel chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible.
The detail study of revelation will uncover many new prophecies and understandings of the end times. The book of daniel contains the crucial foundational passages concerning israel and the coming of the messiah, jesus christ. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Daniel 2 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In fact, so powerful is daniel 2 as well as other parts of the book as a witness for the christian faith that, in earlycenturies of the church. So all the kingdoms, or governments, of this worldwith their wars, oppression, and corruptionwill be destroyed forever. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
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