Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. For those seeking a more thorough evangelical commentary on numbers than the tyndale format will allow, ashleys work is a great place to turn. He very helpfully explores the important theological themes within the book. Malick received a masters of theology in bible exposition, with honors, from dallas theological seminary in 1984.
It begins straightforwardly enough, with daniel and his companions facing. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. With an essay the influence of daniel on the new testament by adela yarbro collins. The book is said to make several historical blunders. The aramaic of the genesis apocryphon compared with the aramaic of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. That framework is a nested parallelism structure in technical terms, a chiasm. The book of daniel shows us that the supreme god reigns over all and is working out his kingdom program down through history. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. 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 their enemies, so.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. After the battle of carchemish in 605 bc, the victorious babylonians took possession of the defeated assyrian empire, including the vassal state of the southern kingdom of judah. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
Ashley the book of numbers the new international commentary on the old testament, 1993. For over one hundred years, the international critical commentary series has held a special place among works on the bible. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. King jehoiakim of judah declared his allegiance to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god.
The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. 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. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. It begins straightforwardly enough, with daniel and his companions facing pressure to assimilate to the pleasures and vices of the babylonian royal court. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the old. Selected bibliography of the book of daniel related media. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. Book of daniel commentary and bible study videos youtube. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. However, when jesus died he defeated gods evil enemies. He said that he would start a good time that would last for always. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament hammer, raymond on.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. Daniel is one of the most amazing people in the bible. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel.
Book of daniel the prophet, the book of daniel bible study. Di lella, professor of old testament, and the late louis f. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets.
With an introduction to apocalyptic literature fotl 20. Read and study daniel, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. In order that the living may know that the most high is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whom he wishes daniel. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel.
Daniel 1 bible commentary produced by tow project the book of daniel begins with the disaster that has finally ended the jewish kingdom. Read the book of daniel from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. He originated the whole plan of salvation, and he will determine its close. The book of daniel cambridge bible commentaries on the.
The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. 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. In any case, daniel, like revelation the other booklength apocalypse in the bible provides much valuable material relevant to work. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary.
Reading cycle three see guide to good bible readingfollowing the original authors intent at paragraph level. Bible commentary produced by tow project the book of daniel can be perplexing. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of daniel, but i still find the older work of e. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. As it happens, the book of daniel offers a readymade framework for unpacking its meaning in the workplace. This volume on the book of daniel has been prepared by two distinguished biblical scholars from the faculty of the catholic university of america. The idea here is, that he will thus show that he is the first and the last the beginning and the end. An exciting and in depth study into the book of daniel. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. The anchor bible series offers new, bookbybook translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary.
For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. It has sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesislinguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical, literary and theologicalwith a level of comprehension and quality of scholarship unmatched by any other series. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Finally, ecclesiasticus comes from the latin translation and is commonly used in english. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel.
These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. When jesus was born, some people were waiting for him luke 2. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Bethany bible greg allen study notes book of daniel.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Nebuchadnezzar the king daniel here sets down another strange relation in the words of the kings own proclamation, sent to all his vast kingdoms, and questionless put into the kings archives, and courtrolls peace be multiplied all health and happiness. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The book of daniel is well known for its amazing prophecies on the exact year the messiah was to be unveiled to the world. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel and the hebrew boys taken captive to babylon. In 2003, he earned his juris doctorate, magna cum laude, from capital university law school, where he received the order of the curia. Thy god, whom thou always servest, he will deliver thee. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel.
He must speak up to difficult bosses, make moral choices, and deal with. God promised daniel that he would remove evil things. The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. He was carried away from his native israel by king nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel oxford. Scholars think it might mean church book or belonging to the church, but it is to be distinguished from the canonical wisdom book of ecclesiastes. Daniel overview, 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. The big picture of the book of daniel bible commentary theology. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. 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 points. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and.
The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. These boys were to be, children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand. Students of scripture should read anything that sinclair ferguson publishes, and his commentary on daniel is no exception. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel 1 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. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries.
Following the beatitudes in the sermon on the mount, jesus tells his followers that people who receive these blessings. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Kretzmanns commentary on the old testament gives you a highlevel understanding of both daniel and the surrounding books of the bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A bible commentary on the history, captivity and language of prophet daniel robert dick wilson on. Study daniel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Daniel 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.