Apocalyptic literature usually comes out of difficult times. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. Daniel 10 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. It has been shown that daniels doctrine of the angels is to be found, much of it, in both the old testament and the new. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. Daniels understanding came not at the beginning but at the end of the. The last three chapters of daniel 10 12 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received.
Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. To deny the vality of the inspiration of the book of daniel is to deny gods word and mans responsiblity to his god and creator. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. Withstood me god suffered the wicked counsels of cambyses to take place awhile. It was so vital for daniel to see more of this glorious son of man who is one with the ancient of days. Emptor when you go to either study or to purchase a commentary on the prophetic book of. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor.
For example, the book of daniel comes from the era 165 b. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. In the confusion of the nations, in the conflicts and arrogant wars of the four beasts or the collisions between the ram and the goat, yet so. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. And thru a man named daniel, were going to see how we can begin to take steps that will help us pray wpersistence. 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. If in our prayers amidst long protracted sorrows we believed gods angel is on his way to us, what consolation it would. The argument for waging war on territorial demons rests primarily on daniel 10.
A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. An interesting point regarding this prophecy is that it appears to have been delivered orally. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. The book of daniel belongs to a category of literature called apocalyptic. 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. Therefore, it seems to me, it is allowable to treat many in daniel 10. For example, the book of daniel comes from the era. Unlike the preceding dreams and visions in the book of daniel, which contained images that needed to be interpreted, this vision simply gave daniel the words regarding what would happen to the jewish people from this time forward daniel 10. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation.
A critical commentary on the book of daniel, by alexander arthur, page 190, 1893 i think the key point to consider is that although the one described in daniel 10. There is such a thing as territorial demons but there is no biblical basis for claiming victory over demons by name. Yet something withstood this great being to his face and kept him from getting to daniel for three full weeks. This bible study commentary looks at both and more. But the prince of the kingdom of persia withstood me one and twenty days which was just the time daniel had been mourning and fasting, daniel 10.
Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Although these writings are not part of the hebrewaramaic text of daniel, they were popular among certain early communities who valued traditions about. Angelic warfare and jesus are seen in the very intriguing chapter of daniel chapter 10. 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. This was an awesome being of power, so great that ordinarily strong, valiant men were so frightened that they ran. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. 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. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Pulpit commentary verse 12 then said he unto me, fear not, daniel. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and. Prayer is heard at once in heaven, though the sensible answer may seem to be delayed. And when he had spoken this word unto me, i stood trembling. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among the books.
This verse gives the reason why, though daniel s words were heard from the first day da 10. Study daniel 10 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Daniel chapter 10 commentary northwest college of the bible. As a result of the vision and revelation of chapters 1012, daniel understood all he needed to know about the future. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Daniel 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. Daniel 10 the story of experiences to be expanded in gabriels long narration notice, in verse 1, that the thing revealed to daniel was true and that the scripture or writing of truth in verse 21 must be the thing the drama of the long story gabriel tells begins in the last part of chapter 10 and continues through chapter 11 and part of chapter 12. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel did not know about this conflict before the angel told him about it so he did not pray to overcome these demons. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. May 03, 2002 the argument for waging war on territorial demons rests primarily on daniel 10.
The book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. I am come is resumed at the beginning of daniel 10. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. There was a lady who lived way out in the country in wales. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. Then michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because i was detained there with the king of persia. And she went to a great deal of trouble and expense to have electricity brought to her home. This verse gives the reason why, though daniels words were heard from the first day da 10.
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