As in daniel 2 the arms on each side of the breast signify that the second kingdom will consist of two parts, and this is more distinctly indicated in daniel 8 by the two horns, one of which rose up after the other, and higher, so also in this. In chapter 2 of the book of daniel, we encounter the twofold nature of a man. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Interestingly, chapter one plus the first three verses of this chapter were written in hebrew. Daniel chapter 2 part 2 the interpretation pastor tom luitwieler 08302015. 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. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. The book of daniel, sda bible commentary chapter 2, sda. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember.
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. God is giving israel the sure hope that in the end they would be saved and gods promises to them fulfilled. Daniel and his companions are caught under this threat of death 2. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. I would make no sense to say the things of the past or present were at. 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. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of daniel chapter twelve by cooper p abrams iii. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams.
Chapter 2 of the syriac commentary on daniel ascribed to him is. This is in part emphasized by the numbering of the chapter which is the chapter number 2 but also by the second year of the reign, when the spirit is troubled. Pdf the reception of daniel chapter 2 in the commentary. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. From verse 4 of this chapter to the end of chapter 7 are in aramaic.
Then i, daniel, looked here begins an account of a new vision that appeared to daniel, confirming and explaining the former. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude, and. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Chaldea is located in the southern part of new babylon and because of the proximity the ruling land might have adopted their beliefs. 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 daniels story. Upon this fact, together with the occurrence of fifteen persian, and three greek words has been based an argument against the historicity of daniel, and in favour of a date. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Sep 02, 2015 daniel chapter 2 part 2 the interpretation pastor tom luitwieler 08302015. Top 5 commentaries on the books of 2 peter and jude. When none of the kings magicians and seers are able to reveal the dream and its meaning, young daniel steps forward endued with gods wisdom. King nebuchadnezzar and the babylonians conquered judah and deported the jews to babylon around 5978 bce. 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. While the reading is an easy one, it is, as professor bevan remarks, against the analogy of daniel 8. 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.
Now as we divide chapter 2, verses 1 to 30, which will be the text well focus on tonight i dont know if well get through all of it. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. In the second chapter of the biblical book of daniel, a narrator tells of the. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. He cannot continue on, without knowing the meaning of this dream. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1.
David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and god reveals the dream to daniel, who interprets it to the king. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Daniel begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. The commentary opens with a brief introduction to the book, including comments surrounding some of the distinctive features of the genre of daniel, the context and purpose of the book, authorship, date, etc. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. The great perplexity that nebuchadnezzar was put into by a dream which he had forgotten, and his command to the magicians to tell him what it was, which they could not pretend to do, dan. Daniel questions chc plus introduction to download a commentary on the book of daniel that will assist you in answering the questions, go to daniel expositor this takes several minutes to download. Take your bible, will you please, and follow it as we study tonight in the ninth chapter of daniel.
It is in the books of daniel and the revelation, so frequently the basis of the sermons at our. One of the great, exciting, prophetic portions of the word of god, daniel chapter. 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. In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. But as we divide the first 30 verses, they divide, obviously, into very two two very simple thoughts. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams.
I have calculated it in my study bible notes as 603 and my commentary. Upon this fact, together with the occurrence of fifteen persian, and three greek words has been based an argument against the historicity of daniel, and in favour of. In the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. The king has experienced a troubling dream, but, when he. 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. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649.
Chapter 8 focuses on the second persia and third greece kingdoms, but the emphasis is on the third kingdom little horn antiochus iv epiphanies, 175163 b. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. Hofmann, delitzsch, and kliefoth have found the right interpretation by a reference to daniel 2 and 8. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream. God did reveal the meaning of the dream, and god is stronger than the kings gods. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first. Daniel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Pious young persons should endeavour to do better than their fellows in useful things. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies.
These books are, therefore, extraordinarily relevant, even today. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Besides learning much from the historical section of daniel and interpreting the prophetic section, each chapter closes with practical and spiritual lessons that should be helpful to all serious students of the word, regardless of varying eschatological positions that may be held. The epistles of 2 peter and jude are among the most neglected books in the bible. The rest of the book of daniel, from chapter 8 to 12 were written in hebrew. After daniel explains the meaning of the dream to the king, nebuchadnezzar superbly. Widder affirms the events in the book happened to a real daniel and his judean peers in sixthcentury bcbabylonian exile, and that the. Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. Daniel chapter 11 part 2 antiochus epiphanes pastor tom luitwieler 1262015. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. The god of heaven not given by thy own gods, nor acquired by thy own skill and prowess. The king nebuchadnezzar represents here a fallen man, a man. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
Daniel 2 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Some will have these other two angels to be the guardians of persia and greece. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. Kevin conners indepth commentary on the intriguing old testament book of daniel. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. In short, god created man in his image, in the image of god created he him gen. The second chapter of daniel has well been called the abc of prophecy.
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