Cornelius was a man that prayed in his house, acts. However, he knew how not to mix between the administration and his prophetic spiritual work, for his position in administration did not make him lose his heavenly vision and his concern for the salvation of his soul and the salvation. On this expedition taking egypt in his way the king of babylon set out towards the end of the third year of jehoiakim, but did not take jerusalem. Its not a critical commentary, so its not full of information about etymology, syntax and dramatic nuances in the text. Daniel 16 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. He faced death on several occasions, but he did not deny his faith or convictions. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 18 stephen b.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of their training they proved ten times better than all. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniels constant practice, which we were not informed of before this occasion, but which we have reason to think was the general practice of the pious jews. Chapter 1 ends with the victory of the true god in babylon, in the heart of the. Daniel chapter 1 begins by the telling of how king jehoiakim, king of judah, was conquered by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon.
David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. I own upwards to 50 commentaries on the book of daniel and have been. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by darren rogers, daniel 1. This chapter begins with giving a short account of nebuchadnezzars conquest of judea, when jehoiakim became tributary to him.
The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27. 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 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He prayed in his house, sometimes alone and sometimes with his family about him, and made a solemn business of it. It is the second one we will study about in the book of daniel. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This is an excellent commentary on the book of daniel. Exalting jesus in daniel christcentered exposition commentary dr.
Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the. Choosing men to train king nebuchadnezzar wanted to have some of the men from among the exiled members of the royal family to be his servants. Archaeologists have found stones, tablets, and walls that tell. As such, daniels appearance before nebuchadnezzar in 1.
This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Aug 22, 2015 daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. 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 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 and his three friends are divinely delivered in chapter 1 from a confrontation with the babylonian government and nebuchadnezzar its king. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. He was there taught the learning of the chaldeans, and held high offices, both. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. When it comes to the book of daniel, it is doubtful that any reader will agree with every conclusion of a single commentator, and i disagree with young on a few. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams.
The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. Archaeologists have found stones, tablets, and walls that tell how the people lived in bible times. The penman of this chapter is nebuchadnezzar himself. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. For years god had been sending prophets to the backsliding kings of judah, warning them that this day would come. Nebuchadnezzar this is a very unique chapter in scripture.
Daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. 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. Daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11292015. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Babylonian territory, where according to the pagan understanding marduk should. Most historians consider that cyrus then besieged babylon.
J oswald sanders rightly remarks that god can never be outmaneuvered, taken. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. As for daniels three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. The most high god a commentary on the book of daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university. There is no hint of the despair caused by the displacement paralleling that expressed in psalm 7. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the possessor of sovereign will and power.
Daniel was a man who would not violate his conscience at the kings command. Daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. The book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. 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.
Os homini sublime deditheaven gave to man an erect countenance. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. From the first time we are introduced to him as a young lad in chapter 1 to the time of his approaching death in chapter 12, daniel was a man who was faithful to his god. There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of daniel, but i still find the older work of e. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the. On the whole, the best explanation of the presence of the two. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. The choice made of daniel and some other young men, to be brought up for nebuchadnezzars service, ver.
Daniel 16 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Security and sensuality are sad proofs of approaching ruin. 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 and a date they often use for the writing is 170 bc. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. He chose his chief administrator, ashpenaz, to select. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Daniel and his three friends are divinely delivered in chapter 1 from a confrontation with the.
According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. In world history there were two kings named nebuchadnezzar. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. The interpretation of his dream by daniel, who showed him that it was a. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
Its whats called a popular commentary, which deals more with practical application. 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. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 4 and more. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. Indeed, it occurs twice as many times in daniel as in any other ot book. 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. As in the second chapter that empire was called the golden head of. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway.
In summary, daniel 16 is primarily history with a dash of prophecy, while. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the.
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