Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. In this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name. Isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel, began immediately with divine visions. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Beginning in 1771, influenced by the enlightenment, academics began to revive the old maccabean date theory about the book of daniel. Jerome, in his commentary on daniel, spent much of his time refuting these arguments. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy.
This chapter gives us the background setting for the book of daniel telling us how the prophet, as a young man, found himself to be an unwilling captive in the great kingdom of babylon. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. 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. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. Daniel 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The aramaic section of daniel begins in chapter 2 with nebuchadnezzars dream of the colossus and ends at the end of. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. He faced death on several occasions, but he did not deny his faith or convictions. Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. The nelsons illustrated bible dictionary provides the following outline of the book of daniel. The book of daniel has been a target of critics who doubt that the daniel.
Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the possessor of sovereign will. David guzik commentary on 1 john 1 emphasizes the center of our relationship to god, which is found in jesus christ, who is life and light. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. Jerome, in his commentary on daniel, spent much of his time refuting these. Moreover, the vision of the son of man is the centerpiece of ot revelation concerning the messiah. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. But daniel purposed that he would not defile himself the defilement here alluded to might arise either from the food being such as was prohibited in the law of moses, or else what was offered to the idols of the chaldees, or entreated to be blessed in their names. Daniel 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 1 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Daniel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history.
His name was eliakim, but he was given the name jehoiakim, by the egyptian pharaoh neco or nechoh. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over. As for daniel s three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 1 verses 1 9.
Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 1 and more. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniel s life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the. Daniel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible.
It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. 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. He would apply his mind as closely as any of them to his books, and took pains to. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of. Daniel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon.
To the overseer not ashpenaz, but someone under his command. He was there taught the learning of the chaldeans, and held high offices, both under the babylonian and persian empires. They all agreed that every accurate prediction in daniel was written after the events took place. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary.
The book in the tenth chapter contains presumably an account beforehand of all that is to happen. 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. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon.
But god looked after them, because they were loyal to him. Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Sep 19, 20 this is a video bible study on daniel chapter 1 part a.
Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. With the portion of the kings meat it was the custom of. Their names are daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Daniel provides history from the first invasion of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia.
Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth. This book is, so to speak, a register of the names of those who should stand through the fiery trial that was to try them and maintain their faithfulness. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. 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. Daniel s training in babylon 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it.
Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. This ten division stage of the roman empire is also pictured in. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor 1 preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor.
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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. From the first time we are introduced to him as a young lad in chapter 1 to the time of his approaching death in chapter 12, daniel was a man who was faithful to his god. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Daniel 1 serves as an introduction to the book, showing how god continues to move throughout. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and. In this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. The seeds of his great success are evident in the very first chapter of the book of daniel. Read daniel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel is the most wideranging prophetic book in the old testament.
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. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Daniel and his friends knew that these things would not please god. King jehoiakim did evil in the sight of the lord, so god used nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, to be the rod in his hand to scourge his sinful people and their wicked king. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah came nebuchadnezzar king of babylon unto jerusalem, and besieged it. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. 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. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Daniel is written in both hebrew jews language and aramaic language of the babylonians.
However, he, and his three companions determined to make the best of the situation. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. The choice made of daniel, and some other young men, to be brought up in the chaldean literature, that they might be fitted to serve the government, and the provision made for them, daniel 1. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Study daniel 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah.
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