Jesus reference was to a prophecy originally given to the prophet daniel daniel 12. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. Daniel chapter 10 spiritual war 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. This period is called the great tribulation by jesus in matthew 24. Jesus christ referred to the abomination of desolation in matthew 24. And d the word was true, and it was a great conflict. Daniel, chapter 12 king james version christian answers. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. The book of daniel chapter 12 a time of great trouble.
It is chapter 12 a part, or a continuation of the general prophecy or vision which was commenced in dan 10, and which embraces the whole of the eleventh chapter. Daniel chapter 12 a warning the time of the end introduction there are in the scriptures some things which are hard to be understood and which, according to the language of peter, the unlearned and unstable wrest unto their own destruction. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. People get mixed up in their understanding when they dont realize this fact.
Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. I am so confused as to why daniel stopped at chapter 12 in the king james version and in a sense i know that there are 14 chapters of daniel. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. 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. The book begins with daniel as a young man being brought into babylon after nebuchadnezzar destroyed judah and deported the jews. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the one thousand three hundred five and thirty days. She rehearses the past associations between king nebuchadnezzar and daniel to separate him from all of the other wise men who had just appeared.
Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study lifting the veil. The hebrew root for abomination is shaqats, which means to be filthy, to loath, to abhor abomination of desolation. From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Indeed, the interpretation of many of the events of daniel 11 finds quite widespread agreement among bible commentators, although one needs to avoid the adventistdispensationalist prophecy extremists. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined for israel, and the resolution of resurrection. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory.
The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. As these prophesied events begin to unfold, gods people need to remember that daniel was also told. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. They that be wise namely, that are wise unto salvation through faith in christ, that are truly godly and righteous, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament shall be clothed with glory and immortality. And many that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake this may be understood, 1st, of those saints who rose from the dead immediately upon the resurrection of christ, spoken of matthew 27. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people. It is generally accepted that the book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish community in babylon and mesopotamia in the persian and early hellenistic periods 5th to 3rd centuries bce, expanded in the maccabean era mid2nd century by the visions in chapters 712. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. Chapter 12 forms the end in which we find the faithful remnant again. What happen to the last 2 chapters and why are they not included in the kjv bible.
In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. In brief, thats because the coming world leader is the antichrist and, as we shall see in the first verse of chapter 12, the time is one of. 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. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. Lessons from daniel 10 biblical research institute. Daniel 12, new international version niv the bible app.
Daniel 12, english standard version esv the bible app. The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. What does the word pulse mean in the book of daniel answers. The broad outline below comprises daniel 10 12, although for now we will concentrate on chapter 10 only. The queen suggests calling for daniel chapter outline top. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. 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. Daniel chapter 9 records daniel s seventy weeks prophecy. The book of daniel chapter 12 a time of great trouble truth fed.
Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. When several boys jump out to attack nathan, theyre surprised to find daniel with him. Here both hands are lifted up for the fuller confirmation. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Garner pleaded 11 times after a police officer in plain clothes. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. The last three chapters of daniel 10 12 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. There is a close relationship between the book of daniel and the revelations concerning the future in the new testament. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
Two groups will arise from death constituting the many, meaning all as in. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. This chapter six is last of the historic information as daniel is now an old man. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. Much of what is presented in daniel and revelation is often. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. Worldchanging inventions like penicillin, the atomic bomb, heart transplants, travel to the moon, and the internet have seemingly arrived almost together. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Hosea chapter 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
To have your name written in the book means you are saved. It consists of three major parts and helps us see the contours of the entire last vision of the book of daniel. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. And at that time this time of the end your people shall be delivered, every one who is found written in the book daniel 12. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day daniel s final vision begins with a date formula, just as it also appeared in 1. Chapters 1 6 of the book of daniel are the historical section and are in chronological order. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i.
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. 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. 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. In the book of daniel he appears twice, once to help the prophet daniel and then again as one who will be there at the end of all things in chapter 12. Many will roam about, this way and that, and wickedness will continue to increase. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory current scholarship surmises that the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the. Which is an addition of forty five days or years more, beginning at the end of one thousand two hundred and ninety, and make up this sum. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. The book of daniel serves as the major apocalyptic book of the old testament, as chapters 7 12 foretell the end times. Nathaniel jones testified, without contradiction, that on july 12, 2017, a ten monthold baby. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. Blessed is he who waits, and comes to the one thousand three hundred and thirtyfive days.
Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. Jesus and his people are not just of the jews, the bible speaks of. Daniel 10 12 daniel specific activities of the nations michael stands up time of trouble such as never was before 1290 and 35 days blessed is he who waits. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. The trial will revisit a painful chapter marked by months of protests with. Reserve police battalion 101 facing history and ourselves. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. Read daniel 12 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. 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. Daniel 12 at that time shall arise michael, the great. Disciplinary proceedings against officer daniel pantaleo, who is accused of using a. The word pulse occurs 2 times in the king james bible in daniel 1.
The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me.
Chapters 8 12 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers. Scholar daniel goldhagen examined this same story and reached a conclusion. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. Chicago charges against police officer daniel jones, star no. Michael is mentioned three times in the book of daniel. So now the meaning of the book of daniel is becoming clearer to us. Daniel 8, new living translation nlt the bible app.
Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. What is the meaning of the handwriting on the wall. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Practically all of daniel 10 is a description of daniel as he began to receive his last vision. 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. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise.
Chapter 12 just continues the angels words explaining to daniel the meaning of the visions he had seen earlier. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. Michael is an archangel in judaism, christianity, and islam. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The endtime spiritual warfare of daniel chapter 10, a consideration of daniel mourning three full weeks.
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