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. Jerome, who wrote commentaries on almost all the books of the. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad. The prophet, having related some remarkable passages concerning himself and his brethren in captivity, and having given proof of his supernatural illumination in interpreting other mens dreams, proceeds to give an account of his own visions. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations and languages that dwell in all the earth. Commentary on daniel chapter 2 daniel and nebuchadnezzar. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Orders given for the destroying of all the wise men of babylon, and of daniel among the rest, with his fellows, dan. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible.
In the days of the kings in the age covered by the images ten toes, god will set up his kingdom. In short, god created man in his image, in the image of god created he him gen. This chapter might well be entitled the kings dream, that being the principal feature of it. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of daniel is parallel on the book of revelation. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. 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.
In chapter 2 of the book of daniel, we encounter the twofold nature of a man. To insight777 it wasnt of belshazzar that the robe n chain were put on daniel. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. We have the advantage of hindsight most of us have read daniels book and know that this king repeatedly got lost in the cares of life and again will turn from god. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Commentaries on the book of the prophet daniel calvin university. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. 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. Chapter 8 focuses on the second persia and third greece kingdoms, but the emphasis is on the third kingdom little horn antiochus iv epiphanies, 175163 b. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. 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. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide.
Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. Oct 17, 2015 daniel chapter 7 part 2 daniel s vision interpreted pastor tom luitwieler 10112015. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. Learn daniel and revelation with free interactive flashcards. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel.
At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. 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. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. 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. This is in part emphasized by the numbering of the chapter which is the chapter number 2 but also by the second year of the reign, when the spirit is troubled.
As in the second chapter that empire was called the golden head of the. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. We know not the uneasiness of many who live in great pomp. In the old testament there are six great gentile empires, each of which had a particular mission in relation to israel. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book daniel 12. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Now in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar.
It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. 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 after. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. Chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars vision of the great image walvoord. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Chapter 8 focuses on the second persia and third greece kingdoms, but the emphasis is on the third kingdom little horn. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
Choose from 74 different sets of daniel and revelation flashcards on quizlet. The concept is enlarged upon in chapters 7 to 12 and fleshed out in further detail in the book of revelation. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. 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. Power that in nebuchadnezzars hands was a godderived daniel 2. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. 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. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. There was a niche in the wall where probably the king sat and behind the niche the wall was covered in white plaster.
The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. The king nebuchadnezzar represents here a fallen man, a man. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Verses 1 the greatest men are most open to cares and troubles of mind, which disturb their repose in the night, while the sleep of the labouring man is sweet and sound. Page 20 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah came nebuchadnezzar king of babylon unto jerusalem, and besieged it. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. The millennial reign of jesus christ chapter outline top. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649.
God is giving israel the sure hope that in the end they would be saved and gods promises to them fulfilled. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. 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. Darius sets daniel up over the princes one of only 3. Walvoord in his book commentary on daniel reports that archaeologists discovered a huge throne room in babylon which was 56 feet wide and 173 feet long. Ahasuerusit is now generally agreed among learned men that the ahasuerus mentioned in this episode is the xerxes who figures in grecian history. Daniel chapter 7 part 2 daniels vision interpreted pastor tom luitwieler 10112015.
At that time, the lord will take a stone cut without hands which is jesus christ and smite the image, in king. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour.
Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 2 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. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name. The god of heaven not given by thy own gods, nor acquired by thy own skill and prowess. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel kept his walk with god to be a witness to his own people as well as the gentiles. 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. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers.
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. As for daniels three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses their new. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. Nebuchadnezzar first ruled as subordinate to his father nabopolassar, to which time the first chapter refers daniel 1.