Steam engines, steam presses, steam ploughs, steam ships, are all charged to do their utmost. So now the meaning of the book of daniel is becoming clearer to us. This is a very readable treatment of the book of daniel. Daniel 12, new international version niv the bible app. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. 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. The first six chapters tell of four young israelites in the babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah aka shadrach. This chapter continues the story of how the mighty ruler nebuchadnezzar came to capitulate to the god of the captives he brought back from judea. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars.
Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. The warfare will occur immediately before the middle of the tribulation week.
The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. Daniel 12 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. 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.
But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. Daniel is one of the most popular old testament books. Practically all of the critics limit the application to the last days of antiochus, supposing that daniel was totally mistaken about the resurrection which he mentioned, there being no resurrection whatever that marked the closing of the antiochus persecution.
The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potters vessel psalm 2. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we. Hence the book of daniel could not have been written in the age of the maccabees. It is accessible, yet certainly much more than a surface study. Chapter twelve daniel 12 there will be, however, other antaganistic powers beside the kings of north and south and the false messiahking in jerusalem. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. The following outline is provided by collins in his commentary on daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. All that is left is tell you the about the tribulation, jesus second coming, the antichrist and explain what it has to do with our life today. Worldchanging inventions like penicillin, the atomic bomb, heart transplants, travel to the moon, and the internet have seemingly arrived almost together. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. As a captive of the babylonians, daniel was fluent in both languages.
Read all of daniel 12 verse 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. If the close of the last chapter refers to antiochus, then it cannot be denied. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams.
A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Daniel on the way to the future as pastor ray pritchard says. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter if to be literally understood gives some intimation. Daniel 12 kjv and at that time shall michael stand. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 3. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined for israel, and the resolution of resurrection. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. This is lesson 2 on daniel 11and all of chapter 12. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. But as for you, daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12.
This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation.
Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. All will be dealt with for at that time as the opening verse of chapter 12 declares god is going to resume his dealings with israel in his grace. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. It is interesting that the book of daniel continues to refer to daniel with his.
This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5. Daniel 12 king james version kjv 12 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt. At an outofcontrol drinking and feasting party, belshazzar and his wives and guests drink out of sacred vessels that were stolen from the temple in jerusalem. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12. They depict four distinct principalities of government, contemporary one with the.
There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. No account is directly given of that which occupies the interval of seventyfive days between the end of the tribulation and the full blessing of daniel 12. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. Daniel focused on the end of all these judgments, and was wondering when it will end. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. It will be followed by the 3 12 year period known as the great. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. However, albert barnes in barnes notes on the old testament feels that a break can be made after 12. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. The end of the tribulation and the coming millennial reign of christ chapter outline top. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea.
And at that time your people b shall be delivered, every one who is found c written in the book. We have no problem seeing people running to and fro. How does one speak about hope when one is threatened from all sides in the instance of daniel 12 trapped by the violent actions of empires crushing the least of these, when there is a very real possibility that the faithful may not survive daniel 12. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. I agree with s r miller who notes that in spite of the chapter division found. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars.
It is suggested that the explanation may be found in the prophetic descriptions of the events following. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study daniel 12 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar.
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