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. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.
A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. The book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. Mourning was accompanied by wearing sackcloth and throwing ashes upon your head. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.
Commentary on daniel chapters 710 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion. Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. 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. 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. This part of the book of daniel is no doubt the least read and studied. Daniel chapter 10 explained discover the 66 books of the. Jun 04, 2018 bible study of daniel chapter 10 and the vision of michael the archangel.
Daniels experience is exhibit a of a god who is listening. As chapter 10 opens, what brought daniel deep concern and serious perplexity. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534, in all probability just a few years before daniels death comment on daniel 10. If daniel was somewhere between 10 and 20 years old when he was taken from jerusalem in 605 b. The exiles from judahjerusalem began returning to their homeland in 535 b. Daniel chapter 10 commentary and notes for bible study a voice in. 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.
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. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. The vision of the time of the end begins with an appearance of a glorious man to daniel beside the tigris river 19. The impact which this vision had on daniel and those with him at the time is revealed in verses 79. This entire chapter is actually preliminary to the final two chapters, the whole chapter along with daniel 11.
God did not ask daniel to bind demons or cast them from their geographical sphere. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting the veil. Study daniel 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. But the prince of the kingdom of persia opposed me hebrew, stood before me. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. The battle did not involve humans but two angels and a demon. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 10 and more. May 03, 2002 arguments against territorial spirits in daniel 10. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. Daniel 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain.
Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This bible study commentary looks at both and more. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. David guzik commentary on daniel 10 explains daniels vision of the mysterious.
These weeks were made up of seven, twentyfourhour days. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. In the hebrew bible, and in most recent protestant versions, the book of daniel is limited to its protocanonical portions. The entirety of chapter 10, is concerned with daniels preparation to receive. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.
Daniel 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel chapter 10 commentary northwest college of the bible. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to be found on record. Daniel 10 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. Daniel 10 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. A certain man very probably christ, who appeared to daniel in royal and priestly robes, and in so great brightness and majesty. Daniel 10 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview.
Verses provide a brief description of the events leading up to the vision. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. This is thought by some to be cambyses, the son of cyrus, intrusted with the management of affairs in the court of persia when his father was absent on some expedition, and set against the jews by their. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 10 without a doubt it is. These weeks were not speaking of a long period of time, like the weeks in the previous chapter. While a commentary on daniel chapter 10 may seem uneventful, it was.
Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. In the tenth chapter of the book of daniel we turn from prophecy to a study on. 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. Daniel sees a vision of continued conflict for gods people after the return of the exiles to jerusalem. Daniel 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. An angel was dispatched because of daniel s prayer. Events leading the daniel and the hebrew boys being taken captive. The battle of daniel 10 was fought in heaven, not earth.
Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams.
Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. Commentary on daniel chapters 7 10 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. 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. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 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 chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible.
Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. Bible study daniel chapter 10 vision of michael the. Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. 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. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. In the septuagint, the vulgate, and many other ancient and modern translations of the bible, it comprises both its proto and its deuterocanonical parts, both of which have an equal right to be considered as inspired, and to be included in a treatment of the book of daniel. 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. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. It has been 70 years since daniel was taken captive.
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