Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Study daniel 7 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old. These two chapters, 14 are clearly not part of the original book of daniel. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Oct 19, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. One of the remarkable things about the book of daniel is that the section from chapter 2 through chapter 7 is written in a different language than the rest of the book. The date of this chapter would have to be just before or. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed. Jan 28, 2007 catholic exegetes, by and large take the position of the following commentary from the respected and popular navarre bible commentary on daniel. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c.
After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language. He wrote down the substance of his dream 2 daniel said. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Daniel 7 king james version kjv 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. It is used as a symbol because the great strength of horned animals is found.
Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The interpretation of these visions, given him by an angel that stood by, daniel 7. The six former chapters of this book were historical. 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. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in.
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 7 a which contains pertinent ellen g. It devoured and brake in pieces it spread its arms and its terrors to a much greater extent than any of the preceding. At chapter 7, the writing changes from pure narrative to apocalyptic narrative. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god.
The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Daniel begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. The book of daniel chapter 7 daniel s vision of four great beast duration. Bible study commentary on the book of daniel chapter 7 concerning his vision and prophecy of the coming world empires book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Were going to begin tonight to study the seventh chapter, but it is so. The historical section of this book is now essentially complete and we are into. As an illustration of the attempts made in the apocryphal writings to imitate the prophets, the whole of chapter 11 and chapter 12 of the second book of ezra may be referred to. Daniel 7 daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway.
Practically all scholars, whether liberal or conservative, are convinced that the prophecy of this chapter follows the same pattern as that in dan. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles earthly. In 1 timothy chapter 6, verse 14, at the appearing of our lord jesus christ, which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only potentate, the king of kings, and lord of lords.
The great sea agitated by the winds, represented the earth and the dwellers on it troubled by. Tonight we come to the seventh chapter of daniel, a great and historic chapter in the old testament. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. The nelsons illustrated bible dictionary provides the following outline of the book of daniel. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. This first vision one of four described between daniel 7 through 12 was the most comprehensive. A thousand thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible.
Daniel 7 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section. Then he wrote down the dream and told the sum of the matter. The prophetic chapters of the book of daniel date to 167164 bc, with daniel 7 dated somewhat earlier than the.
The horn is a symbol of power, and is frequently so used as an emblem or symbol in daniel dan 7. How can chapter 7 be talking about the first year of belshazzar when belshazzar was killed in dan. It promises that the gospel kingdom shall be set up. Daniel 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.
Daniel 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Diverse one from another though they all came up from the same abyss, yet they. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. Take your bible, if you will, and lets look together at the book of daniel. The use of aramaic and its place in the chiasm link it to the first half, while the use of daniel as firstperson narrator and its emphasis on visions link it to the second. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Commentary on daniel chapters 7 10 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3.
As the expositors bible commentary explains, the lion symbol was. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Sometimes daniel had his dreams when he was asleep daniel 7. For the first time in the book, a vision is written down. In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. His vision of gods throne of government and judgment, daniel 7. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. Catholic exegetes, by and large take the position of the following commentary from the respected and popular navarre bible commentary on daniel.
Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. The four winds probably by the four winds of the great sea is signified commotions of contrary nations, striving together by wars, and producing these four beasts successively. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. The vision ended with daniel saying, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my. What follows in this chapter, he wrote, is only a summary of what he saw. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. They are only in greek, though it is quite possible that the greek is a rather free cf. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of whom will make war on the holy ones of god, but he.
If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel 7 kjv in the first year of belshazzar king of. The vision predicts major world empires and events from the time of daniel to the second coming of christ. God keeps a record in heaven and that is what is spoken of by the books. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Daniel 7 12 new international version niv daniel s dream of four beasts. When you turn on the news you see wars, battles and conflicts. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene.
Up to the end of chapter 6, daniel has been the interpreter of kings dreams. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Behold a fourth beast this fourth kingdom can be no other than the roman empire, which answers this emphatical description better than any of the former kingdoms. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts bible gateway. Bible study commentary on the book of daniel chapter 7 concerning his vision and prophecy of the coming world empires. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. The book of daniel belongs to a category of literature called. Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by daniel the prophet matthew 24. Daniel chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 7 daniels. Daniel 7 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. These 4 beasts are possibly, the kingdoms of the image in chapter 2 of daniel. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against. Dreadful, and terrible, and strong exceedingly and therefore compared to iron, daniel 2. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. In order of events, the vision described in daniel 7 took place during the time between daniel chapters 4 and 5. Daniel 7 new international version niv daniel s dream of four beasts. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. Chapter 7 is pivotal to the larger structure of the entire book, acting as a bridge between the tales of chapters 16 and the visions of 712.
Fortunately, jesus took away all doubt on the matter. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. His throne was a blaze of flames, its wheels were a burning fire 10 a stream of fire poured out, issuing from his presence. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.