Modern protestant canons include isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, e. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. In conclusion daniel the prophet books countdown to. I would rate the book five stars but it is sometimes hard to make out a word as if the printing press was running out of ink. Daniel and his three companions refused to compromise their convictions, and even though that kind of stand could have cost them their lives, it ended up ensuring their protection and. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Book of the prophet daniel synonyms, book of the prophet daniel pronunciation, book of the prophet daniel translation, english dictionary definition of. Biblica, the international bible society, is a worldwide ministry that has. Actually, the prophet daniel was not the author of the book known by his name. His book is included in the canon of sacred jewish writings. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. The messages in this volume were first prepared for broadcasting purposes, and then later slightly corrected for publication in book form.
Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. This ruler thinks hes a god, and might even be wiser than daniel. Daniel as an example of boldness and faithfulness to god in the most difficult. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. Here the heavenly messenger starts to reveal to daniel future events that are to affect the jews, daniels physical brethren and nation, and eventually christians, daniels spiritual brethren. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The biblical version of the book of daniel movie will give you a much greater understanding on how committed and immovable he was. Even when he was a young prophet under king nebuchadnezzar of babylon, daniel did not waiver.
But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. Old testament bible quotations update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman daniel was a jew who lived in captivity, but because of his faith in god he met with success even while living in a foreign land. In the united states and britain in prophecy, he wrote. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. Dec 11, 2018 daniel the prophet was the hero and traditional author of the book of daniel. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and. The prophet daniel by arno gaebelein is one of the more cited books when it comes to daniel and revelation. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible gateway. Daniel is included in the small group of major prophets in christian canons, and its inclusion is based partly on its length and partly on its importance for christian eschatology. Outside of the book of daniel, holy writ has but few references to the prophet of that name. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus. Daniel is one of the few bible books that takes place during a period of.
This captivity of citizens of judah in babylon lasted for 70 years, as god had foretold through the prophet jeremiah jeremiah 25. The revelation continues to be called by the same name, the words, as in daniel 10. One of the very pivotal books of prophecy is the book of daniel. Book of the prophet daniel definition of book of the. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down. In gods wisdom, daniel was brought to babylon to give counsel.
Why is the book of daniel considered major prophetic. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to. This is proved by daniels personal experiences and by the prophecy, which runs through the book, of the establishment of the kingdom of god, a universal, eternal kingdom, a kingdom of peace and justice for all who prove faithful to him. Daniel 4 and daniel 5 are to be read in concert, chapter 4 introducing theme c of the chiasm, and chapter 5 reprising it see the big picture in the book of daniel for an explanation of the themes in and structure of daniel. The old persian empire encompassed the areas of presentday iraq, iran, syria, kuwait, afghanistan and pakistan and also presentday turkey, palestine. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. With robert miano, andrew bongiorno, lance henriksen, kevin mccorkle. His prophecies should be understood, for in them is the key which unlocks history to the end of time. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. Prophet daniel was trained in the kings court and then elevated to a high rank in the babylonian and persian kingdoms. Taken into slavery after the fall of jerusalem in 605 b.
The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king. Daniel himself was a loyal jew and was beloved of yhwh. His character should be studied, for its development reveals the secret of gods preparation of those who will welcome christ at his appearing. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. Jan 29, 2019 this quiz is about the book of daniel. Ezechiel xiv, 14 speaks of daniel, together with noe and job, as a pattern of righteousness and, in chapter xxviii, 3, as the representative of perfect wisdom. 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 the prophet of the bible, his life and accomplishments. When did daniel live, and when was the book of daniel written.
Although it does not actually claim to have been written in the sixth century bce, the book of daniel gives clear internal dates such as the third year of the reign of king jehoiakim, that is, 606 bce. Ezechiel xiv, 14 speaks of daniel, together with noah and job, as a pattern of righteousness and, in chapter xxviii, 3, as the representative of perfect wisdom. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible.
One of the first rules in the study of the book of daniel is to remember that this book is primarily and first of all a prophecy, dealing with things which still lie in the future, and that daniel was primarily a prophet. 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. Herbert armstrong explained why daniel was not given understanding. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. Mar 14, 2019 daniel himself was a loyal jew and was beloved of yhwh. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h. Daniels prophetic visions are seen as being played out and, in a sense, shown again with greater detail over 600 years later in the last book of the bible, the book of. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries.
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. Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. The striking prophecy of the anointed one in daniel 9. 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. Another prophet, ezekiel, references daniel when hes preaching against a clever, but arrogant ruler of another nation. Daniel the prophet was the hero and traditional author of the book of daniel. Towards the end of his life he began to be given some of the most significant prophetic messages ever received by a hebrew prophet. Daniel 33043399 457362 bce was a celebrated jewish scholar and master interpreter of dreams who was exiled to babylon after the destruction of the holy temple in jerusalem. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. I purchased the book because of a year long study of revelation i am undertaking in which it is cited constantly. The bear of daniel seven symbolizes the same power as the ram of chapter eight, which the angel there margin tells the prophet represents the medopersian empire.
Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. The aim of the book is to show that the god of israel, the one true god, is greater than the pagan gods. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. The book of daniel is unsealing middle east and prophecy. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our. The same prophet can at times experience different levels of prophecy, ruach hakodesh, or both. Named after its writer, daniels book is a product of his time in babylon as a jewish. Daniel was a young man of jewish nobility taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar in the third year of jehoiakim and renamed belteshazzar.
The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. The biblical account of daniel the prophet begins as he and other young men from judah were taken captive by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon daniel 1. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. There are amazing accounts of triumph from trial and deliverance from execution. In both the greek version of the septuagint and the vulgate, the book of daniel is mentioned as the fourth of the major prophets, after ezekiel. The prophetic seal on the book of daniel is unsealing right before our very eyes. That affirmation should not be rejected unless there is compelling evidence to do so. Book of daniel full movie watch for free christian kncb.
May 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Oct 29, 2016 daniel was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. A key to the visions and prophecies of the book of daniel arno clemens gaebelein on. Consider the following facts relative to the prophet daniel, and the book that bears his name. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing. This was made to assess how well you know the book. Through gods wisdom, daniel is proven to be a trustworthy prophet, even capable of interpreting other peoples dreamsa gift only shared by joseph in genesis gn 41. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Although daniel lived twentyfive hundred years ago, he is a latterday prophet. The topic of both is the humbling or overthrow of the pagan kingdom.
It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by god, and reveals the events. The history of this empire given in the eleventh chapter of the book of daniel, and the study of that chapter together with the thirteenth and twentyfirst chapters of isaiah, will. Daniel the prophet chapter eleven the king of the north daniel 11. 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.
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