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 is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Daniel verse by verse exegetical audio, video, notes. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2. This volume on the book of daniel has been prepared by two distinguished biblical scholars from the faculty of the catholic university of america. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon.
Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel 11 and events leading to the macabbean revolt click on audio, video to open verse by verse bible teaching for each message. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel.
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. 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. 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. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it was written centuries later, probably by more than one writer. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. Without a clear understanding of the book of daniel, you will not understand the times in which we live. 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 bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. Di lella, professor of old testament, and the late louis f. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. The second six chapters are some of the most pivotal and important prophecies of the entire bible. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. 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. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Jun 01, 2011 the book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 27 duration.
Daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah. His books include the commentary on daniel in the hermeneia series, the apocalyptic imagination, and between athens and jerusalem. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Our teaching approach to this text will be a verse by verse commentary. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. 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.
Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. The audio recording of the book of daniel from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. The anchor bible series offers new, bookbybook translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. In this bible teaching series, we will explore the ancient biblical text of the book of daniel. Book of daniel bible study verse by verse bible teaching. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans.
The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the treasure house of his god. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. It is clearly established daniel could and did write the book. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel.
Daniel 1 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. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. We encourage you to join us in this online book of daniel bible study. This wonderful book is full of history, prophecy, and miraculous stories. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. In the hebrew bible, and in most recent protestant versions, the book of daniel is limited to its protocanonical portions. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery in the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. He has served as editor of the journal of biblical literature and as president of both the catholic biblical association and the society of biblical literature. May 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of daniel.
Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. 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. 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. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations.
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