The meaning of what the angel here says is, that from the time that daniel addressed those ardent prayers to god about the affairs of his people, mentioned chap. The long introduction of chapter 10 to the fourth and final vision given to daniel is followed in chapter 11 by the revelation of important events beginning with darius the mede 539 b. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Nov 06, 2019 the three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below. Daniel 11 new king james version nkjv warring kings of north and south. 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. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. Behold, three more kings will arise in persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all.
Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern christianity movement. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Daniel 11 nkjv warring kings of north and south bible gateway. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 11 nkjv warring kings of north and south bible. 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. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.
Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. And they say that it was actually written in the year166 b. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Three more kings will arise in persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. All quotations are from the nasb unless otherwise noted. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. Remember that in chapter ten, god revealed to daniel what would befall his people in the latter end. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. The first view holds fairly closely to what uriah smith wrote in his 1884 book, daniel and the revelation and defends a strong literal interpretation throughout the entire chapter. Daniel chapter 11 david guziks commentaries on the bible on david guziks commentaries on the bible are available on and are useful for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Daniel chapter 11 david guziks commentaries on the.
Even the best commentaries on daniel 11 tend to become so bogged down in grecoroman history that they lose sight of the history of gods people. Since the focus of this prophecy in daniel 11 is what would happen to the jewish people daniel 10. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Verses 2127 and in his place shall stand up a contemptible person, to whom they had not given the honor of the kingdom. Daniel 11 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 last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times.
Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan.
Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. And here daniel gets into such interesting details that many of the bible critics have a difficult time with the eleventh chapter of the book of daniel. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. Daniel 11 god of jewish destiny free bible commentary. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. First, the fourth king of persia xerxes will stir up the king of greece alexander the great. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. To be specific, a demonic spirit called the prince of persia resisted t. In verses 56, we read for the first time in daniel 11 of the king of the south and the king of the north. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1.
The prophet had foretold the partition of alexanders kingdom into four parts. These qualities have led to a variety of interpretations. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. In this article, i first of all want to go through.
But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Nov 16, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 the most. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. The book of daniel is especially fitted to be a battlefield between faith and unbelief. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics.
The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2. 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. The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. The first, verses 5, describes the major rulers of the persian empire and then gives. The three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below. Xerxes i 486465 bc ruled during the peak of the persian empire and sacked athens. If we measure the significance of daniel 11 by the amount of attention that critics give it, then it must be a chapter of great magnitude.
We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This verse should have been joined to the last chapter.
Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56. Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. This is a video bible study conducted by james rafferty and ty gibson. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Daniel 11 and in the first year of darius the bible. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.