Actually, the fact that there are so few greek words in daniel is proof that daniel was written when the bible states. The top of the chart outlines 10 periods of old testament history. The book of daniel is rightly so called, whether we consider daniel as the author of it, or as the principal person mentioned in it. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. What was the new name that the babylonians gave to daniel.
When we look at daniel, the rest of the bible and especially the book of revelation, we can better understand this picture cf. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Was daniel the only one that god enabled to interpret nebuchadnezzars dream of the great statue. On the other hand, are visions of beasts and horns and kings that predict the future from daniels time all the way to the second coming of christ.
Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. It does not say these years were concluded before the events of ch. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the.
The genre of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracles, and it also contains some apocalyptic material. Moreover, it contains more fulfilled prophecies than any other book in the bible daniel. Imagining the universe from heraclitus to hawking perseus publishing edited by dennis richard danielson. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel 9 niv read the new international version online. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. The book of daniel, which contained detailed prophecies, could not be the work of daniel, as he was not regarded as a prophet prior to the second century b. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. In the english bible, daniel is placed among the major prophets, immediately after ezk, thus following the order of the septuagint and of the latin vulgate jeromes bible, 390405 a. Since then weve been busy creating bible stories, activities, and bible teachings to help you do this. Jesus, in his teaching on the end times, refers to daniel the prophet, and mentions one of his prophecies see matthew 24. Make up a short dramatic story from these events and act it out as a play. Bible verses related to daniel from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order daniel 1.
The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. Why should we study the book of daniel in the bible. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Take your time to check out our website and download whatever you need.
Five lessons from the book of daniel part 1 about 2600 years ago, nebuchadnezzar besieged jerusalem. Exponents of the maccabean date hypothesis point out that in the mt daniel was assigned to the category of the writings rather than to the prophets. These are questions on the biblical text of daniel. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries.
And in fact the book of revelation is largely a christian interpretation of the. This stressful time marked the beginning of a radical change in the life of four bright jewish lads daniel, hananiah, mishael and azariah. God is in control, no matter how things look, and his kingdom will one day fill the earth. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The traditional jewish and christian identification of the author of the book of daniel is, of course, daniel himself. These questions are not examination questions with right or wrong answers. The knowing the bible series is a resource designed to help bible readers better understand and apply gods. Avoiding deep theological language, the prophetic books speak their message in a way that all can understand. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. Zion, and the rock is the messiah and his supernatural government from jerusalem. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations.
This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b. The book of daniel is both familiar and mysterious. In nt prophecy daniel is referred to more than any other ot book. The book of daniel thus provides an overview of prophecy regarding these empires unmatched in any other old testament book. The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. From the sf section, i took the escalator to the science section and was immediately entranced by the book of the cosmos. Danielrevelation understanding the books of the bible christopher r. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The babylonian kingdom takes the gold, whereas the medes, persians, and greeks need to content themselves with silver, bronze, and iron respectively. The book of daniel is the apocalyptic book of the hebrew bible.
Whether youre new to the bible, a longtime student of scripture, or somewhere in between, youll appreciate the many ways the smart guide to the bible. In 20, we founded bible pathway adventures to help teachers and parents around the world teach children the foundation of their faith. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12.
Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. Had the author daniel been an unknown jew of the second century b. Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, has conquered judah and deported its people to his empire. Daniel 9 daniels prayer 1 in the first year of darius son of xerxes hebrew ahasuerus a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian or chaldean kingdom 2 in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the l ord given to jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of jerusalem. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. In the first year of his reign i daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the lord came to jeremiah the prophet, that he would. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our. All biographical details about daniel in the book are taken at face value. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b.
Above these 10 periods, the chart also shows the old testament. Daniel god my judge, which accords with the character and contents of the book. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his friends under kings nebuchadrezzar ii, belshazzar, darius i, and.
How is it than daniel went to live in the palace of king nebuchadnezzar. Daniel bible study the jesuswalk bible study series. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen. On the other hand, are visions of beasts and horns and kings that predict the future from daniel s time all the way to the second coming of christ. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our eyes. Danielrevelation understanding the books of the bible. The interpretation of the book can be determined only by understanding its historical background. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly. While in babylon, daniel s prophetic gift is noticed by the kingand an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born. Daniel, although he was a jewish prophet, became the great prophet of god to the gentiles. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources.
We hope that these questions will help you to understand the text. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Did god cause the babylonians to treat daniel well. Does the book of daniel have any significance for us today. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. Danielthe teenager who had been taken captivecame to realize that god was miraculously.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. How does the book of daniel fit into the bible and into. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. The book of daniel is made up of two partsthe court stories from daniels life and his prophetic visions. The book of daniel is also one of the apocalyptic books in the bible, giving detailed prophecy of the end of time.
Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. While the book has some things in it which may be difficult to understand, at the same time it provides many principles, lessons and insights that must not be neglected. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The book of daniel is written by the fearless prophet daniel in about 530 bc in cyrus ninth year. Its supposed to be better than the empires that follow it, anyway. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible and bible pictures. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. There is little doubt left that the mountain is mt.
For example, if one is going to understand the book of revelation, he must first understand daniel s writings. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. At the bottom of the chart is a time line extending from creation until about 100 ad. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of gods word. While in babylon, daniels prophetic gift is noticed by the kingand an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born.
The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus. The book of daniel, also called the prophecy of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. The book of daniel goes far beyond your typical bible study tool. This family reading plan helps kids understand how to explore studying a specific book of the bible. The book of daniel is often read for its contribution to our understanding of endtimes events, but sometimes christians have been so obsessed with this that we have missed its main message.