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. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you.
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. At this point there are either 3 to 4 individuals in addition to daniel. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received in 539 bc concerning a great war that was coming.
The focus in daniel 1 0 was upon christ, activities within the spiritual realm, and assurances given to daniel who was physically and greatly affected by the events in the vision. The great nations of the world have risen against the lord. Chapter 10 describes daniels experience of receiving the vision and some hints about spiritual warfare in the heavenly places while chapter 11 is a prophecy detailing wars and kings that span hundreds of years, finally focusing on the cruel reign of antiochus epiphanes. Remembering that this chapter is a continuation of the same vision that started in daniel 10, it is useful to consider that each chapter focuses on a separate issue. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of. Chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 characters objectsplaces themes style quotes topics for discussion. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. And in the end of years they shall join themselves together. The book of daniel, bible prophecy, the antichrist, the abomination of desolation, the third temple, daniel chapter 11 this is an edited recording of a class on daniel chapter 11. In chapter 11, we were brought to the time of the end. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered.
Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. His heart shall be lifted up he might have recovered all, but he grew proud of his victory, and returned again to his luxury. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first.
There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. He heard the words, but he did not understand what they were saying. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. An explanation, including the names of the kingdoms, is given by gabriel. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes, which was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. Yet they watched diligently from day to day to see her. Daniel, king james version biblia catolica online. Worship is a dominant theme in the book of daniel and lies at its very center. 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 was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the greek king antiochus iv epiphanes in.
This does not mean that what is described in daniel 12. This is the manner in which the lord made known his mind and nature to the old testament saints. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. Dec 04, 2015 daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11 292015. This is also 1,260 days or fortytwo months see daniel 7. 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. There are five principal ways of coming to a clear perception of god. But his sons he means the sons of the king of the north, shall be incensed with the deeds of ptolemaeus euergetes, and his son ptolemaeus philopator one shall come antiochus the great, shall pass through syria and recover what the king of egypt took from his father even to his fortress to raphia, which was a strong fortress at the entrance of egypt. For they were ashamed to declare their lust, that they desired to have to do with her. Daniel 11 provides a very long and detailed prophecy of events that would. After his victory over antiochus iii, ptolemy iv spent only three months settling affairs in.
Since there has been a jump in time from the preceding chapter, we must deal with the question, who is belshazzar. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. All are agreed that chapter 11 begins with a reference to the persian kings who. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. In order to be written in the book of life, an individual must believe in jesus as stated in the gospel of john, john 3.
Edward palamar on daniel 11 originally the word vile, found in verse 21 both here and in most bibles, was in verse 20 it was a modifier to the middle of the three kings of the north, verses 1921. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. At that time the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the north into the middle east michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. I encourage your patience as you study daniel 1011 with me. Cyrus actually inherited the persian throne in 559 b. Chapter 11 focuses on the kings of the north and the south. The text here is an extension of the last verse of chapter 20. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. After his victory over antiochus iii, ptolemy iv spent only three months settling affairs in the holy land before heading back to alexandria. Chapter 10 describes daniel s experience of receiving the vision and some hints about spiritual warfare in the heavenly places while chapter 11 is a prophecy detailing wars and kings that span hundreds of years, finally focusing on the cruel reign of antiochus epiphanes.
Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. We obey jesus because he is lord and king not to make him lord and king. The angel michael is often associated with spiritual battle daniel 10. The book of daniel, in its prophetical chapters, presents a unified theme under. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him.
The object the rest of the beasts is presented in the form of an absolute nominative, whereby the statement of. Daniel 1112 niv and in the first year of darius the bible gateway. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be. Within the three chapters of daniel 1012, daniel 10 serves as prologue, chapter 11 as the report of the angelic vision, and chapter 12 as the epilogue. Again, we are back to the scene in chapter 10, daniel is by the river tigress, with two additional angels. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. Key components of the end time include the great tribulation daniel 12. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. The unit begins with a thirdperson introduction 10. We are told in verse 1 that this vision comes to daniel in the third year of cyrus king of persia. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels 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 was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the greek king antiochus iv. The object the rest of the beasts is presented in the form of an absolute nominative, whereby the statement of daniel 7. Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand.
What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. So i asked, my lord, what will the outcome of all this be. Before we turn our attention to the conclusion of this section and the entire book, let us refresh our memory concerning the setting for this final prophetic revelation given to daniel shortly. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The passage states that from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.
Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. It will also help us avoid a very common pitfall in chapter 12. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The construction of the words forbids us with luther to regard the first part of daniel 7.
In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. The big picture chapter 10 prelude as if the dream predicting the messiahs coming wasnt enough, two years later i received another revelation. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former.
It was still over 200 years away and would last nearly 200 years after that, and would pit the seleucids against the ptolemys. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The book of daniel, bible prophecy, the antichrist, the abomination of desolation, daniel chapter 11, daniel chapter 12, the wrath of god, the prophet daniel, the great tribulation this is an edited recording of a class on daniel chapter 11. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of. Remember from our previous study that seleucus and ptolemy were two of the four generals who assumed power at the death of alexander the great and divided the. This is a unique feature, because in all 12 chapters of the book of daniel. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth. Remember from our previous study that seleucus and ptolemy were two of the four generals who assumed power at the death of alexander the great. The angel tells daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time the wise would understand daniel 12. At this time the question of supremacy between the catholic and arian branches of christianity was settled in favor of catholicism.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. The class was taught by mark mcmillion in austin, texas in october of 2016. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56.
Jesus is lord of lords and king of kings, which means he is your lord and your king whether or not you obey him or believe him. Finally, chapter 12 shows the unique time of trouble for three and a half years. Daniel chapter 11 part 1 the kings of the north and the south pastor tom luitwieler 11292015. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. The other two time periods given are 1,290 days and 1,335 days. This one gave me such detail about the future of my people that in your time scholars who dont believe in predictive prophecy have tried to make the claim that i didnt really write my story at all. Summary of daniel and revelation precious seed view or print.
Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. His ministry is directly under the instructions of the lord jesus christ. Chapters 1112 contain a vision communicated to daniel by the angel gabriel. Book of daniel chapter 12 jesus christ lord savior. I encourage your patience as you study daniel 10 11 with me.
Many countries were overthrown and egypt ended up paying a tribute to the ottoman empire, in accordance with the sure word of prophecy which had declared. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. In this text the abomination that is set up in the roman papal system.
The angel in daniel 10 confirms king darius chapter outline top. Daniel 10 was upon christ and the heavenly activities. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title. 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. However, as will be seen in daniel 12, the children of israel have a promise by god that those who are written in the book of life will be spared, daniel 12. Verse 12 12 and when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up. Much of daniel 11 focused on the prophetic events in the near future of israel and the impact of the little horn in daniel 8. 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 accomplish seventy years in the. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The best explanation so far is that this time period starts in ad 508. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the.
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