Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 6 and more. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament as voted by those under 9 years of age. It assumes the last verse of the preceding chapter, and begins, and he set up a. 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. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. The dates of the three kings mentioned in the book are well known. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. What a wonderful and exciting adventure it is to go through this chapter. The passage alternates between three points of view throughout the chapter.
The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. The first was general of the army, the second president of the palace, the third of the land and provinces.
Consequently, he holds a place of responsibility in the imperial court. Jun 09, 2009 some people would say the same thing about the study of certain passages from the book of daniel, especially chapter 11which belongs to the category of some of the most difficult biblical texts to interpret. Daniel is faithful to his god, and the king recognizes the capacity of daniel s god to rescue and save. 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. Daniel 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel, as all prophetic books, gives hope to the believer. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.
Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. She rehearses the past associations between king nebuchadnezzar and daniel to separate him from all of the other wise men who had just appeared. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. Nov 27, 2016 the figure of daniel has emerged as distinguished due to his excellent spirit daniel 6.
Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel.
The book of daniel chapter 6 calvary chapel renosparks. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Read daniel 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. One thing we must quickly see here, the law of god is above the laws of any land. The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. Daniel does not give a continued history of the reigns in which he lived, nor of the stateaffairs of the kingdoms of chaldea and persia, though he was. Oct 01, 2015 the book of daniel chapter 6 calvary chapel renosparks. The second part starts in chapter 7 with a second revelation on the four world empires but out of gods sight. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage.
Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Daniel s actions clearly show that it was not the promised land, nor was it the city of jerusalem, nor even the existence of a temple of god that was vital to the. Daniel chapter 6 explained discover the 66 books of the. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. 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 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Daniel 6 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever, are the lords. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. Suffering did not daunt daniels purpose to live for god.
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. When the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. Now the king spake and said unto daniel, thy god whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 1 6 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 812 and the aramaic of chapters 27. In daniel 2 these two merge, and the claim of gods sovereignty extends beyond the immediate story to take in all of history. The position of the book in the third part of the threefold division of the old. That daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of judah, that captive, that slave, that serf so they seemed to put it, forgetting that he was their master by virtue of his high office. Daniel 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. It seemed good to darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they should be in charge of the whole kingdom. The book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. This chapter marks the end of the historical or narrative section of daniel and prepares. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. Suffering did not daunt daniel s purpose to live for god.
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, told. It pleased darius that this darius was the cyaxares of xenophon, as has been observed in note on daniel 5. Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history, and the theme of the tales in chapters 1 6 is that god is sovereign over all earthly kings. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 6 daniel chapter 6. Daniel 6 niv bible it pleased darius to appoint 120. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white.
This is a study guide commentary which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. This man who was to rule for only two years was actually named darius cyaxares, ii, in secular historical accounts. The kingdom of the medes and the persians commences at the end of chapter 5, when darius becomes the first king of this new empire at approximately 62 years of age daniel 5. The position of the book in the hagiographa, or third division of the old testament the psalms, see ap. Daniel 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king. Glenn wooden acadia divinity college nova scotia introduction the book of daniel is a composite work finished in the second century bce, with a history of development. Daniel 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
Chapter 6 narrates a conspiratorial threat to daniels life, set in the reign of the persian monarch darius the great 522486 bc. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. We saw in daniel chapter 7 that god gave daniel a vision of the four coming world empires. Please enter the study of daniel only if you are willing to deal with some deep, challenging material. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him.
One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 6 lesson quiz daniel chapter 6 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel. As a teenager, possibly about 15 years old, daniel was kidnapped from. At the same time, he is still an outsider due to his devotion to the lord. Daniel prays toward jerusalem, a city leveled by the babylonians, and he prays toward a temple that no longer stands. Jerome not only asserts, but proves by the testimony of josephus, trogus pompeius, and other historians. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. 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. This has long been a beloved bible story and no wonder. 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.
Chapter 6 accounts daniel s rapid rise to power, the threat it posed to his peers, and ultimately to his own life. Regardeth not thee, o king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day. The king, no doubt out of vanity, fell in line with the plot and became entrapped in his own system of supposedly permanent laws 6. There may be a gap to darius that is the successor of cambyses ii or could be part of the darius confusion discussed at the end of the comments for chapter 5.
Book of daniel chapter 6 bible study lunch with lions. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from. Daniel was first belshazzars promise to daniel was, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom, chap. Prophecies in daniel 712 make a very challenging study.
Daniel 6 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. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. The chapter is long and packed with detailed descriptions of political, military, and religious action. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The crucial act of faith in chapter 6, however, is prayer. Daniel 6, international childrens bible icb the bible app. Im often torn as i approach these narrative chapters about the possibility of s. The queen suggests calling for daniel chapter outline top. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the. She is in a picture dated december, 1942 when daniel was 15 years old. These closing words in chapter 6 inform us that while the careers of daniels enemies came to an abrupt halt, daniels life was preserved. There are so many dramatic features in this story the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of god, even wild animals and violence. Daniel 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.