Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea.
The chapter divisions here have been deplored by scholars ever since cardinal hugo butchered the job of dividing them in the th century. Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of material. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. Michael, the great prince who stands up for israel chapter outline top. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion.
A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. All that is left is tell you the about the tribulation, jesus second coming, the antichrist and explain what it has to do with our life today. 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. Daniel 12 at that time shall arise michael, the great. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
They depict four distinct principalities of government, contemporary one with the. In understanding this prophecy it is imperative to understand that daniel 1012 are all one prophecy, not two or three. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. In context with daniel 10, we see the heavenly hosts of god intervening on the behalf of the saints, in this case israel. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters.
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. That is because it appears the first four verses still cover the interfacing of the angel and daniel. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had. Michael stands to watch over the children of israel from the very beginning of the tribulation.
Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time.
Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. However, if chapters 16 and 712 appear, at first glance, to be very different stories, they are, in fact, one storythe story of gods providential care. Previously, daniel had told king nebuchadnezzar that there is a god in heaven who reveals secrets daniel 2. However, albert barnes in barnes notes on the old testament feels that a break can be made after 12. Daniel 12 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. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. They are very instructive, as showing us the way in which angelic beings may act as ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation heb. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time.
Our chapter furnishes us with details preparatory to the prophetic revelations made in daniel 11 and daniel 12. But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he drank. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. The devilish puppet master of the wordfaith movement justin peters selected scriptures duration.
It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. We have no problem seeing people running to and fro. And d the word was true, and it was a great conflict. Verses 14 it is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the grievances of the church, to furnish it at the same time with proper antidotes, a remedy for every malady. Two groups will arise from death constituting the many, meaning all as in john. Tregelles thinks jesus at his coming will deliver the jews. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. 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. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead.
In spite of satans attacks, daniel was able to record these key concepts for people living in the tumultuous time before christs return. Protection and resurrection daniel 12 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. While the book of daniel does not mention antiochus iv by name, chapter 11, verses 2145 reads like a chronicle of his reign. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Sep 16, 2012 the devilish puppet master of the wordfaith movement justin peters selected scriptures duration. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined for israel, and the resolution of resurrection. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. Daniel is in a seat on a train with pictures, some in his. The book of daniel the holy bible complete chapters 1 12.
The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Read all of daniel 12 verse 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. However, if chapters 16 and 712 appear, at first glance, to be very different stories, they are, in fact, one storythe story of gods providential care for gods peopletold from two different perspectives. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniels story. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
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