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. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. Acts 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Wed like to begin our study today at that verse which has basically been the theme of the genesis series. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve.
Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The angel gabriel lets daniel know the good service he has done to the jewish nation v. Study daniel 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. God said, i will bless those who bless you, and i will curse him who curses you. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. In this chapter, we discover what it means to take a stand for the lord and to refuse to compromise with the gods of this world. T he 2019 daniel 11 prophecy conference hosted by the village seventhday adventist church in berrien springs, michigan, united states, presented an opportunity for new understanding of a difficult prophetic passage.
At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Sir isaac newton refers the rest of the chapter from this verse to the romans, translating, after him arms that is, the romans shall stand. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. There are many views regarding this prophecy, but not all of the views are supported biblically. Then i will look at how the attempts to discredit daniel have failed. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles.
The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Youll come away from this indepth bible study series with a clear understanding of bible prophecy and. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. These were more noble than those in thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 youtube. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. Quite obviously, the apostles and the adelphoi mentioned in verse 1 are all.
Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study guide for acts 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. In the explanation given in chapter 9, daniel is assured that the jewish sanctuary would be restored at the end of the. Hes speaking to satan to the devil and notice what he says. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.
Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. Study acts 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Verses 1718 peter spoke verses from the book called joel joel 2. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book. Some criticize pauls sermon in athens because there is no detailed reference to. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Angelic warfare and jesus are seen in the very intriguing chapter of daniel chapter 10. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniel s day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the. In this article, i first of all want to go through. 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.
Acts 17 commentary acts 18 commentary acts 19 commentary acts 20 commentary. His preaching to the jews first, in their synagogue at thessalonica. We also meet three men who are truly profiles in courage. Commentary on acts 17 by matthew henry blue letter bible.
Hitchcocks bible name dictionary mentions that the name berea represents something that is heavy or weighty. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. They agreed with him to receive the scriptures of the old testament. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. The book daniel webster placed under his pillow when dying is the book. Daniel 11 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 11. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. There is a similar description in the old testament, in the book called daniel. Even the citys name hints at a vastly different nature than that described in matthew 23.
Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. In defense of the chapter division as we have it in our bibles, a significant change is evident in daniel 12. Nov 16, 2017 the book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 the most detailed prophecy in the bible. 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. 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. What would convince a charismatic that the cerebral theological discourses that pass for sermons in emotionless orthodoxy can call people to genuine faith. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. It is a message of great conflict and this has been recorded for us in daniel chapters 11 and 12.
The context for this story has its roots in the covenant that god made with abram. These words must be closely connected with the last verse of daniel 10. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year prophecy of jeremiah and the 70weeks prophecy indicating the year of the appearance of the messiah, were fulfilled exactly as predicted, we can have confidence that god also provided the details found in this prophecy in daniel 11 long before they took place. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. Verses 14 of chapter 12 are generally considered part of the paragraph beginning at daniel 11. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code.
The first verse of this chapter is an extraordinary example of economy of writing. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel.
Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first year of rule. The continuation of the second missionary tour is the theme of acts 17, in which luke relates the success of pauls mission in thessalonica acts 17. The book of psalms, one of the recognized divisions of the canonical scriptures, as we find luke 24. Barclay the first verse of this chapter is an extraordinary example of economy. Genesis chapter 3 and verse 15 speaks about two seeds. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. 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. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. This article is a verse by verse commentary of the prophecy recorded in daniel 11, delivered by the angel gabriel.
The meaning is, the result of their acts is to bring about the accomplishment of the. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 the most detailed prophecy in the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. 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. Chapter 11 tells of peter defending his association with gentiles to the jerusalem church. Antiochus gathered all his forces together for the conquest of egypt. Proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of songs, isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel, daniel, hosea. Daniel 11 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub.
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. Almost every commentator has concluded that this refers to. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. Tregelles puts a chasm between the fourth and fifth verses, making the. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. What would convince those in a formal tradition that the faith of those who have responded to emotionally charged charismatic preaching is authentic. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of greece. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. But foretelling the future is not difficult for god.
The former account i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach. 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. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. Acts chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it. Three more kings will arise in persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others.
But they received the scripture, and therefore thought they had. In the first year of darius the mede, who destroyed babylon and released the jews out of that house of bondage, i stood a strength and fortress to him, that is, i was instrumental to protect him. When the lord jesus in his olivet discourse spoke of the profanation of the temple through the antichrist he explicitly mentions daniel the prophet matthew 24. While studying the book of jeremiah daniel came to the conclusion that the announced 70yearscaptivity would come to a soon end daniel 9.
Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. Song of solomon, isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel, daniel, hosea, joel. 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. Acts 1 jesus ascends to heaven, a new apostle chosen a. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. My strength drained from 19 me, and my vigor disappeared. Xerxes i 486465 bc ruled during the peak of the persian empire and sacked athens. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. A further statement of the assistance which the king obtains in his attacks upon all sacred institutions. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The one who in eager expectation searches the scriptures and examines its content daily, with a deep desire to. This bible study commentary looks at both and more. In this article, i first of all want to go through this prophecy. He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom or rather, he shall also set his face to enter, by force, the whole kingdom. Commentary for daniel 11 the vision of the scriptures of truth. The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. You will need your bible open to daniel, chapter 11 for this study. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting.
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