Ntc commentary on the book of daniel chapter 2

Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Tell your servants the dream and we will give its meaning.

By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniels time. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. Daniel belonged to those jews who had been led away captive to babylon at the first siege of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in the year 605 bc compare daniel 1.

The great perplexity that nebuchadnezzar was put into by a dream which he had forgotten, and his command to the magicians to tell him. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. In chapter 3, nebuchadnezzar acts on the basis of the revelation given to him in chapter 2, but in a way that is inconsistent with the message of his dream. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study.

And in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. If you do not let me know the dream and its meaning, you shall be torn limb from limb. Study daniel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the seleucid. We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams.

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. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. 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 10 daniels last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. The concept is enlarged upon in chapters 7 to 12 and fleshed out in further detail in the book of revelation. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. 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. Chaldea is located in the southern part of new babylon and because of the proximity the ruling land might have adopted their beliefs. Nov 26, 2015 daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure.

In it the course, character, and crisis of the gentile power are treated. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. 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. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. This can only relate to the entire book written by him.

It is difficult to understand the exact time this speaks of. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Verses 2023 have been called daniels prayer of praise or the song of daniel. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Verses 2 9 then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the enchanters, and the sorcerers, and the chaldeans, to tell the king his dreams. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay.

The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. No convincing explanation for this has been put forward. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse simply click the arrows below each verse to reveal our notes and commentary 1 in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. This prophecy elaborates on the metallic man revealed in chapter two. 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. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. 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. 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. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams.

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. Now the book changes from one category of literature to another. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. Daniel chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Here begins the chaldee portion of daniel, which continues to the end of the seventh chapter. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. 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.

Daniel 2 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. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.

Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Bad conscience is a source of insomnia, bad conscience troubles mans sleep. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Nebuchadnezzar, in the second year of his reign, or in the fourth, according to the jewish account, which takes in the first two years in which he reigned conjointly with his father, had a dream which greatly troubled him. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Verses 29 then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the enchanters, and the sorcerers. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study.