Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. On that web page you will also find the discussion on what constitutes the age of the gentiles. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto daniel, i fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink. This verse more clearly proves what i have already said that the dream. Daniel, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops. We recently received a question concerning the fulfillment of daniel 2. 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.
It seems that the story of this chapter was originally entirely independent of chap. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel chapter 2 timeline the second coming of christ.
Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. The focus of these writings in daniel now shifts dramatically, and is marked by a change in original language, from the aramaic of babylon, back to the hebrew of daniels boyhood.
The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. There are two timelines that are used to construct the following timeline for daniel 2. In the time of those kings, the god of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. If the king learned in daniel 2 that the god of israel is the giver of wisdom and revelation, he will learn from chapter 3 that he is also the god who delivers his people. In verses 3940, after you indicates four successive worldruling empires from the time of the chaldean empire of nebuchadnezzar until the return of christ and the establishment. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.
In the days of these kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed. 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. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. 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. Pdf the reception of daniel chapter 2 in the commentary. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniel s time.
The offspring of these unions between the sons of god and. Daniel chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the. Chapter 2 of the syriac commentary on daniel ascribed to him is investigated in this paper. Now viewing scripture range from the book of daniel chapter 2. Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Daniel chapter 2 commentary northwest college of the bible. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniels time. In this verse, daniel believes that god will stay the hand of the executioner for these 4 men. Belteshazzar answered, my lord, if only the dream applied to your enemies and its meaning to your adversaries.
Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards. It investigates the claim that the stone kingdom in daniel 2 was not interpreted as the. As daniels prophecy shows, gods kingdom will soon rule over the whole earth. 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 first is the base timeline for the book for daniel that was written about in this site on daniel 1. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Jul 21, 2017 i laughed so hard and could not even help it when i read this part about a king asking his wisemen to tell him his dream and the interpretation. If they are assumed to be fallen angels in christian circles, there is a debate between different interpretations of genesis 6. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. When daniel gave nebuchadnezzar the divine interpretation of the kings dream, he said. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. I laughed so hard and could not even help it when i read this part about a king asking his wisemen to tell him his dream and the interpretation. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Higher critics who label the book of daniel a second century forgery challenge the prophetic meaning of chapter 2 at every turn and assert that the writer is merely recording history. In the days of those kings the god of heaven will raise up an everlasting kingdom that will not be destroyed and a kingdom that will not be left to another people. What do you think of the scripture daniel chapter 2 verse 44. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Cicero discourses on this subject at great, length, in his first book on. In the second chapter of the biblical book of daniel, a narrator tells of the. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad categories. 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. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary.
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