Daniel 10 was upon christ and the heavenly activities. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in. Daniel 11 niv and in the first year of darius the bible gateway. Remembering that this chapter is a continuation of the same vision that started in daniel 10, it is useful to consider that each chapter focuses on a separate issue. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to.
Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. It details events affecting the jews from the 5th to the 1st centuries bce. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Dec 04, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11 292015. We hope that these questions will help you to understand the text. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth. Because of the many intricate components of the prophecy in daniel 11, some scholars have suggested that the book of daniel was written several hundred years later, during the 160s b. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book.
The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The libyans and the ethiopians were perfectly described when said to be at the steps of the king of the north. Chapters 1011 home audio studies the book of daniel the book of daniel. Next, this prophecy seems to include the story of the maccabees, a jewish family that led the resistance against antiochus and his successors because of their efforts to force the jewish people to accept pagan greek practices verses 3239. He chose his chief administrator, ashpenaz, to select. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. Daniel 11 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. I encourage your patience as you study daniel 1011 with me. The worship of mahuzzim was indeed the worship of a strange god, both to those who imposed it, and to those who received it in the church. In fulfillment, there were actually four kings from the time daniel.
The king of the north is inarguably the ottoman empire. The class was taught by mark mcmillion in austin, texas in october of 2016. Daniel 11 niv bible and in the first year of darius the. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. 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. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Daniel was telling the king darius the truth taht will come to the north and south kingdos when persia will be overthrown. Chapters 1011 this is by far the most complex passage in all of scripture with 5 historically validated prophecies fulfilled within the span of just a few hundred years. The king of the north please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. Antiochus iv attempt to transform judah and jerusalem into a greek outpost of his kingdom, on the border of advancing roman power, caused the revolt of the maccabees. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 11.
Book of daniel the book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. But foretelling the future is not difficult for god. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. Daniel chapter 11 the prophesy of the persian kings, kings of the north and south, the holy covenant, prophecy of the antichrist.
We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Daniel was telling the king darius the truth taht will come to the north. Daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11292015. We also want to help you use the text in real life. The endtime spiritual warfare of daniel chapter 10, a consideration of daniel mourning three full weeks.
Daniel chapter 11 commentary northwest college of the bible. The glorious land is speaking of the land of israel. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. A brief prophecy of a persiangreek conflict 24 is followed by the description of a lengthy egyptiansyrian conflict 519, with focus on a vile king from the north who will bring blasphemies against. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The pictures are now in daniels minds eye as he retells his experiences. In verses 56, we read for the first time in daniel 11 of the king of the south and the king of the north. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
According to the internal dating of daniel, it was compiled during the mid6th century bce. Since the focus of this prophecy in daniel 11 is what would happen to the jewish people daniel 10. But, for the better understanding this part of the prophesy, it may be proper to propose a. These questions are not examination questions with right or wrong answers. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. These are questions on the biblical text of daniel. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. The history of israel in relation to its future, from darius the mede to antiochus iv. The land of israel is consumed, as well as egypt being attacked. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Much of daniel 11 focused on the prophetic events in the near future of israel and the impact of the little horn in daniel 8. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. Daniel takes this to imply the neglect of all other gods, although this does not appear to have been the case.
Xerxes i 486465 bc ruled during the peak of the persian empire and sacked athens. The three madmen that this study will focus on are, of course, antiochus epiphanes, adolf hitler, and a third man who has not arrived on the scene yet. And in the first year of darius the mede, i arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him, the speaker here is an angel of god, and he sends his holy angels to encourage and protect each one. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. Choosing men to train king nebuchadnezzar wanted to have some of the men from among the exiled members of the royal family to be his servants. Chapter 11 naturally divides into two major sections. Jul 22, 2017 daniel was telling the king darius the truth taht will come to the north and south kingdos when persia will be overthrown.
Daniel chapter 10 spiritual war chapter 10 of the book of daniel forms an introduction to a prophetic vision, a vision which is further detailed in chapter 11 and finally concluded in daniel chapter 12. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1.
Daniel 11 is believed by most scholars to consist of visions that describe the events that occurred in the 3rd and 2nd century b. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This strong, rich fourth king was fulfilled in the persian king xerxes. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 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 this chapter. Make up a short dramatic story from these events and act it out as a play. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. Daniel chapter 1 begins by the telling of how king jehoiakim, king of judah, was conquered by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. The long introduction of chapter 10 to the fourth and final vision given to daniel is followed in chapter 11 by the revelation of important events beginning with darius the mede 539 b. Chapter 11 of daniel is divided into two parts, the first part covers from the persian kingdom to the time of antiochus iv epiphanes. T he longest continuous prophecy in the bible is found in the 11th chapter of daniel. The book of daniel, bible prophecy, the antichrist, the abomination of desolation, the third temple, daniel chapter 11 this is an edited recording of a class on daniel chapter 11.
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