The six former chapters of this book were historical. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. The vision ended with daniel saying, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my. The angel informs him that seventy weeks have been decreed for them, and then gives a detailed but cryptic description of those weeks. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. The prophetic chapters of the book of daniel date to 167164 bc, with daniel 7 dated somewhat earlier than the rest. The outward political history had been shown in its general. Daniel 7 nkjv vision of the four beasts in the bible gateway. Daniel, chapter 7 united states conference of catholic bishops.
Daniel sees four beasts representing the kingdoms of menhe. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains there were but three presidents, and daniel was one of them, so that these all were but two. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to god through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
He did this by telling them what christ had revealed to him regarding the gathering together with christ of those dead in christ. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 7 kingdoms in collision it. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Now the book changes from one category of literature to another. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. Of all the writings of the new testament that are classed by eusebius among the disputed books antilegomena, chap. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. During belshazzars rule daniel had the vision of the four beasts chapter 7, and the vision of the ram and the male goat in chapter 8. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things.
The proud, boastful words of the little horn continue until the ancient of days sets up a day of judgment verses 910. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to god through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Danielspake and said, i saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 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.
In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things. Daniel chapter 9 records daniels seventy weeks prophecy. Winds represent strife, war, or conflict jeremiah 49. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the f. May 02, 2020 in chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. Chapter 7 is pivotal to the larger structure of the entire book, acting as a bridge between the tales of chapters 16 and the visions of 712. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts bible gateway.
Paul wrote ii thessalonians to correct a false impression held by the members of the church in thessalonica. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 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. And he shall speak great words against the most high, and shall wear out the saints of the most high, and think to change times and laws.
Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. This prophecy elaborates on the metallic man revealed in chapter two. It is used for those who will be saved during the tribulation revelation. The famous handwriting on the wall in chapter 5 was a prediction of belshazzars fall, since the city was taken that night oct. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. Now therefore, o our god, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the lords sake. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Subsequent revelations in the book of daniel which daniel received were closely associated with some kind of agony or distress see 8. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence. In verse 17 we are told, those great beasts, which are four, are four kings which. Billy graham the devil and demons dallas tx 1971 duration.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Daniel 7 niv bible in the first year of belshazzar. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniels prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. Daniel s visions interpreted 24 and the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. 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. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway.
In verses 2122 and 25, this little horn makes war against the saints, speaks. The vision predicts major world empires and events from the time of daniel to the second coming of christ. Verses 18 the date of this chapter places it before ch. 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. In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to god through him, since he always lives to make. Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Jan 02, 2020 daniel sees that the little horn has eyes like the eyes of a human being and a mouth that spoke boastfully daniel 7. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of whom will make war on the holy ones.
He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 57, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Chapter 2 may have been integrated into the collection which we have denominated daniel a at which time the initial and final verses were added to it either before or after the interpolation verses 4243, so that the collection daniel a may be dated roughly in the middle decades of the third century b. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Each of these symbols is explained clearly in scripture. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 7 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter.
While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. Daniel chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the. The word apocalypse greek apokalupsis signifies revelation, the title given to the book in our english version as well from its opening word as from its contents. Bible king jamesdaniel wikisource, the free online library. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. Daniels visions interpreted 24 and the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. Chapters 812 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers. Here comes in the fifth monarchy, properly so called, the kingdom being wrested from the fourth tyrant. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. The antichrist has great power over all the peoples of the earth. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene.
Many scholars have felt the references in daniel apply to jewish saints only. A look through the scriptures shows that daniels response to the prophecies he received was not unique. As for these four children, god gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. The king talked with them, and he found none equal to daniel, hananiah, mishael and azariah. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. The famous handwriting on the wall in chapter 5 was a prediction of belshazzars fall, since the city was taken. Daniel chapter 6 verse 7 the new john gill exposition. Daniel spake and said, i saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. The phrase son of man is retained here because of its use in the new testament as a title of jesus, probably based largely on this verse. So he spoke with me and revealed 42 to me the interpretation of the vision. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue.
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