This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. Higher criticism objects particularly to the date of writing, trying to place it in the maccabean. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. Daniel 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time.
A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to. I agree with s r miller who notes that in spite of the chapter division. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in.
As daniel had explained to king nebuchadnezzar, this kingdom will eventually. Daniel 12 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. Sometimes daniel had his dreams when he was asleep daniel 7. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. To have your name written in the book means you are saved. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12.
Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. This is a very readable treatment of the book of daniel. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book thoroughly explores the historical, political, and theological aspects of this key book of the bible in understanding the prophetic picture, as well as making practical application for the christian living in a hostile politicalsocial climate. The first six chapters tell of four young israelites in the babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah aka shadrach, mishael aka meshack, and azariah aka abednego. In brief, thats because the coming world leader is the antichrist and, as we shall see in the first verse of chapter 12, the time is one of. Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material.
David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble. The book of daniel has been torn apart limb for limb by the discipline that calls itself higher criticism. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Practically all of the critics limit the application to the last days of antiochus, supposing that daniel was totally mistaken about the resurrection which he mentioned, there being no resurrection whatever that marked the closing of the antiochus persecution. His character should be studied, for its development reveals the secret of gods preparation of those who will welcome christ at his appearing. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel.
Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 3. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. It is accessible, yet certainly much more than a surface study.
Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. 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.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. Daniel has revealed enough to us so that the book really can be sealed. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. 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. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 1112 by the setting up of. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. But thou, shut up the words, and seal the book by this was intimated, 1st, that the writing of truth see daniel 10.
Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. Sep 19, 20 part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration. Read all of daniel 12 verse 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. A world religion, based on the abomination of desolation. Although daniel lived twentyfive hundred years ago, he is a latterday prophet. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v.
Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. Conclusion of the vision tenth through twelfth chapters and epilogue to the book. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour.
Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2. Daniel begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in.
Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise.
A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god. Events leading the daniel and the hebrew boys being taken captive.
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