Division commentary on the book of daniel chapter 2

Daniel 2 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. In order to get an overview of the book i would like to present a brief summary of each division. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel is the most wideranging prophetic book in the old testament.

The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the hands of the gentiles, whilst the ancient people of god, the children of israel, are under chastisement on account of their sin. In the hebrew bible the book of daniel does not belong to the prophets but to the writings hebr. 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. The breast and arms of silver signified the empire of the medes and persians. Daniel provides history from the first invasion of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. Daniel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

The magnificent prophecy of the establishment of christs kingdom reaching its climax in daniel 2. It is our task now to investigate daniels interpretation of this dream and especially that part of it which has to do with the fourth division, the fourth kingdom which is to come upon the earth. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. 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. The position of the book in the third part of the threefold division of the old. Rainer albertz, the social setting of the aramaic and hebrew book of daniel, in the book of daniel. 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. God has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen at a later time. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5.

But there appears to be a chronological discrepancy with chapter 2. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. A commentary on the book of daniel nebuchadnezzar s. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. Divisions and contents when the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a and.

This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. Daniel 4 and daniel 5 are to be read in concert, chapter 4 introducing theme c of the chiasm, and chapter 5 reprising it see the big picture in the book of daniel for an explanation of the themes in and structure of daniel. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. No wise man, magician or fortuneteller can do this. The next chapter reveals the names of the next two kingdoms. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. The position of nebuchadnezzar and daniel on the other hand, we see in the second chapter the mighty king of the gentiles made the depositary of the history of the gentiles, and of gods entire plan, as the recipient of these divine communications. Daniel, considering the time of the captivity, daniel 9. Glenn wooden acadia divinity college nova scotia introduction the book of daniel is a composite work finished in the second century bce, with a history of development. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay.

The head of gold signified the chaldean empire, then in being. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. 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. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. Scholars have tended not to ask broad narrative questions about daniel, 1 at least chapters 26, and possibly an earlier form of chapter 7 predate the second century. It specifically says that within this last kingdom there will be a brittle component due to disunity. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. This prophecy confirms nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2 that there. Aramaic was a language made up of a number of languages spoken in the middle east. Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. Daniel recognized this in procuring the kings permission to name his companions to responsible posts.

Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. Beginning with verse 36 of chapter 2, daniel gives us the interpretation of the dream. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream. Daniel interprets the dream 40 finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron. Read daniel 2 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the. 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. It is significant that all schools of interpreters accept this as a prophecy of the establishment of christs kingdom. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Bible study commentary on daniel chapter 2 and the vision of the future gentile.

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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. 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. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. The king said to daniel, surely your god is the god of gods and the lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. The two legs of the statue evidently represented the two major divisions of the. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the.

No convincing explanation for this has been put forward. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The topic of both is the humbling or overthrow of the pagan kingdom. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. The narrative portion of daniels book, complemented by chapters 2 and 3 in the book of revelation, depict the kind of character and behavior god approves and disapproves. 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. 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. 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. God then revealed both the kings dream and its meaning in a vision to daniel verse 19.

Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Daniel 2 forms a chiasmus within the larger structure of daniel 2 7.

The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. Roman empire, but there will be division and weakness within its strength. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary.

The concept is enlarged upon in chapters 7 to 12 and fleshed out in further detail in the book of revelation. Several verses indicate that the writer is daniel 8. Beginning with the second chapter of daniel, the grand outline of the program of god for the period of gentile supremacy and chastisement of israel is presented for the first time. A large part of the book is written in aramaic chapters 2. A commentary on the book of daniel nebuchadnezzar s dream. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The first division deals with daniel and his dealings in babylon.

The two legs may be meant to represent this division. Daniel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. The second chapter of daniel has well been called the abc of prophecy.

Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. 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. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the seleucid. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. In the first year of darius that is, immediately after the overthrow of the kingdom of babylon, which was the year of the jews deliverance from captivity. This darius was not darius the persian, under whom the temple was built, as some have asserted, to invalidate the credibility of this book. The events related in this chapter happened in the second year of. The god of heaven not given by thy own gods, nor acquired by thy own skill and prowess. Daniel is written in both hebrew jews language and aramaic language of the babylonians. Power that in nebuchadnezzars hands was a godderived daniel 2.

The decay in the house of eli is so much graver as the priesthood is concerned also which ought to be the medium between god and the people. 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. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels.

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. Daniel 2, international childrens bible icb the bible app. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. 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. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed.