Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. 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. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. It is reasonable to suppose that, being a youth when he was carried captive, he must have been at least twenty years of age. In those days, i, daniel, mourned three full weeks.
In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. The broad outline below comprises daniel 10 12, although for now we will concentrate on chapter 10 only. In the third year of cyrus king of persia that is, the third after the death of darius. In the first year of darius the son of ahasurerus, of median descent, who was made king over the kingdom of the chaldeans, darius is an official title, like king or caesar and he was actually darius cyaxares ii.
The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. The book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.
Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. His ministry spanned the entire period of the prophesied seventyyear captivity of the jews in babylon, so he could not have been much more than a teenager when nebuchadnezzar came on the scene. I ate no savory food, took no meat or wine, and did not anoint myself at all until the end of the three weeks.
This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. It consists of three major parts and helps us see the contours of the entire last vision of the book of daniel. In the third year of cyrus, king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel, who had been named belteshazzar. The person speaking is the angel who touched daniel three times cf.
Daniel was barely more than a boy when the babylonian axe fell. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. Daniel must now have been above ninety years of age. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. Daniel and his father are again on a train after spending just three months in auschwitz. It has been 70 years since daniel was taken captive. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. The tenth through twelfth chapters more fully describe the vision in the eighth chapter by a second vision on the same subject, just as the vision in the seventh chapter explains more fully that in the second. Persons named daniel god has judged are mentioned in babylonian records and in the bible elsewhere. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44.
Sep 01, 2006 this is a very readable treatment of the book of daniel. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. It begins with daniel affirming that he understood that what were learned earlier, is the 2300 day mareh of daniel 8. This date in the book of daniel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving persian records and can be related accurately to our modern calendar. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. An angel was dispatched because of daniel s prayer.
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. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Nov 09, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Who this certain person was we may be at no loss to determine, if we consider him as described in the attire of the highpriest, and compare the passage with exodus 28. Daniel sees a vision of continued conflict for gods people after the return of the exiles to jerusalem.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The context implies that it is the same majestic angel described in 10. Daniel 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The word has now been found on the tablets of mari in the sense of time. Bible study of daniel chapter 10 and the vision of michael the archangel. The vision of the time of the end begins with an appearance of a glorious man to daniel beside the tigris river 19. It is this angel who provided protection to dairus the mede see full note at 5. 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. A certain man very probably christ, who appeared to daniel in royal and priestly robes, and in so great brightness and majesty. It is accessible, yet certainly much more than a surface study. If daniel was somewhere between 10 and 20 years old when he was taken from jerusalem in 605 b. This entire chapter is actually preliminary to the final two chapters, the whole chapter along with dan. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new.
The exiles from judahjerusalem began returning to their homeland in 535 b. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. While in this state, he did not eat bread, meat, nor. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Lessons from daniel 10 biblical research institute. Before we turn our attention to the conclusion of this section and the entire book, let us refresh our memory concerning the setting for this final prophetic revelation given to daniel shortly. Culver is correct in the opinion that daniels fasting here was not due to asceticism. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by darren rogers, daniel 1. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. And d the word was true, and it was a great conflict. Daniel 10 in the third year of cyrus king of persia a word. Susanna and the judgement of daniel and bel and the dragon.
The chapter breaks were not part of the original text, but put in much later in time to enable people to better communicate the context of their discussion on scripture. The revelation of the seventy years the revelation of the man dressed in linen. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. In both the greek version of the septuagint and the vulgate, the book of daniel is mentioned as the fourth of the major prophets, after ezekiel. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10.
In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. Daniel chapter 10 with pastor jerel hagerman duration. Young has pointed out that the meaning of great in this phase is for a long time. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Verse 12 12 then said he unto me, fear not, daniel. 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. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Bible study daniel chapter 10 vision of michael the. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old.
Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 10 flashcards on quizlet. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniels. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. Daniel 10, new international version niv the bible app. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel.
Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before daniel 7. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study. Daniel mourning for three weeks chapter outline top. Learn daniel chapter 10 with free interactive flashcards. Nov 26, 2015 daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. For instance, a signer of nehemiahs covenant in 444 b. 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.
The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Commentary on daniel chapters 7 10 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Daniel was transformed from near royalty to iron captivity. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. The book thoroughly explores the historical, political, and theological aspects of this key book of the bible in understanding the prophetic picture, as well as making practical application for the christian living in a hostile politicalsocial climate.
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