10 nations in the book of daniel chapter 4 verse 10-11

This verse gives the reason why, though daniel s words were heard from the first day daniel 10. The terrible visitation on jerusalem, and the final coming of the judge, are interwoven in the prophetic words of our lord, as given by the evangelists. I looked, and there before me stood a tree in the middle of the. The stone represented gods eternal kingdom as described in daniel 2. Next, its clear from the first verse of daniel 12 that the timing backs up to the abomination and rapture because it mentions the unequalled distress, which matches matthew 24. The broad outline below comprises daniel 1012, although for now we will concentrate on chapter 10 only.

Later in the book of daniel the restored or future version of the roman empire is described in greater detail. For this morning, let us understand the narrative of daniel chapter 10, and. I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high god hath wrought toward me. The tree grew, and was strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the end of all the earth. As i was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me. Daniel 4 king nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations. And when he had spoken this word unto me, i stood trembling. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Bible study daniel chapter 10 vision of michael the. His kingdom cannot fail pastor chris anderson central africa.

Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. It consists of three major parts and helps us see the contours of the entire last vision of the book of daniel. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Lets say the messenger angel is gods foremost messenger the angel gabriel.

Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. This verse is transposed in the septuagint with the following verse, and is rendered, and its appearance was great, and its top approached to the heavens, and its breadth, equivalent to branches filled. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniel s day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Daniel is actually a very matureand very difficultbook of prophecy. In the explanation given in chapter 9, daniel is assured that the jewish sanctuary would be restored at.

However, since these thoughts may only pertain to the text of chapters 11 and 12, one would ideally like to see a further indication in the daniel chapter 10 text. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. Who are the ten nations that are mentioned in daniel 2. The last three chapters of daniel, broadly speaking, fall into a threepart structure. I encourage your patience as you study daniel 1011 with me.

In chapter 10, daniel was shown an aweinspiring vision of the great being to whom he was praying. Therefore, we have before us a rich record of things of extraordinary importance for us living in these last days. And he said to me, o daniel, a man much beloved, understand the words which i speak to thee, and stand upright. To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth. We have come to the tag end of daniel s great last vision, which occupies chapters 10, 11, and 12. Daniel 4 nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth. Some may question whether any more are needed, but there are good. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. The broad outline below comprises daniel 10 12, although for now we will concentrate on chapter 10 only. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. And some violent people from your nation, daniel, will rebel because of a vision they. Daniel 10, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It has been 70 years since daniel was taken captive.

But at the last daniel came in before me, whose name was belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. The year reign of jesus starts after armageddon so daniel 12 couldnt possibility follow daniel 11. I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the most high god has worked. Well, not quite that exciting but something very close nebuchadnezzar and the fiery furnace.

This rapid development seems to stop with the vile king introduced in verse 21. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 10 and more. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This interpretation involves the thesis that the roman empire in some form or fashion will be revived and therefore the toes representing a ten nation confederacy are yet to be fulfilled. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth. And there shall be a time of trouble, straitness, and distress such as never was since there was a nation till that time. Jeremiah intro to jeremiah biblica the international bible society.

This entire chapter is actually preliminary to the final two chapters, the whole chapter along with daniel 11. If we do this, it takes only a little analysis to recognize the overall structure of the chapter. Daniel 11 continues with a brief prophetical summary of events that occur up to and including the time of the maccabees, before switching to future unfulfilled prophecies about the antichrist. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. Indian war elephants of antiochus iii and african war elephants of ptolemy iv in the. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniel. Chapter 10 describes daniels experience of receiving the vision and some hints. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. And at that time of the end michael shall arise, the great angelic prince who defends and has charge of your daniel s people. And when he had said this word to me, i stood quaking. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.

From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. There will be four kings of persia, and the last will make war on greece. Verse 4 contains daniel s instructions to conceal what has been revealed to him. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel sees the preincarnate christ chapter outline top. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. I looked, and there before me stood a tree in the middle of the land. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and.

They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day. This means that what he saw previously with daniel and the three hebrew young men was enough to impress him, but not enough to convert him. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. Being impressed with god isnt the same as being converted. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. Gabriel is only mentioned by name 4 times in the entire bible, twice here in daniel and twice in the book of luke verses 1. Study guide for daniel 4 by david guzik blue letter bible. A man dressed in linen, with a belt of pure gold round his waist 6 his body was like beryl, his face looked like lightning, his eyes were like fiery torches, his arms and his face had the gleam of burnished bronze, the sound of. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 4 nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom. All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs. There, daniel observes a phenomenal sight, a vision of a man greatly dressed. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory.

Bible study of daniel chapter 10 and the vision of michael the archangel. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book of gods plan for his own. Daniel 10, 11 and 12 should be seen as one unit, with three parts to it. The tenth through twelfth chapters more fully describe the vision in the eighth chapter by. Daniel 10 the story of experiences to be expanded in gabriels long narration notice, in verse 1, that the thing revealed to daniel was true and that the scripture or writing of truth in verse 21 must be the thing the drama of the long story gabriel tells begins in the last part of chapter 10 and continues through chapter 11 and part of chapter 12. David guzik commentary on daniel 4 describes how nebuchadnezzar has another dream, prophesying the. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. King nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Many will roam about, this way and that, and wickedness will continue to increase. Verse 4 foretells the division of alexanders domains among four smaller and weaker empires.

Net bible here are the visions of my mind while i was on my bed. But gods judgment of his people and the nations, though terrible, was not to. We looked last time at nebuchadnezzar and the temple of doom. Your words were heard from the first day you prayed. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. Daniel chapter 10 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 10. The old testament is written in the hebrew language, with but one exception a portion of the book of daniel. Back to daniel 10 and the identity of the messenger angel, weve speculated that likely he is the angel gabriel, the chief messenger of god, sent to daniel with an epic prophecy. We can identify this being from new testament references as the lord jesus christ, revealed through an old testament theophany or appearance of god. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter.

Daniel chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. Judgments on particular nations are but types of the last judgment of all. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. That statement, linking this chapter with revelation 1. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. In the seventh chapter of daniel a companion vision given to daniel himself reveals four beasts symbolizing four great world empires. Daniel 11 notes the rise and fall of many kings that control the position of dominance. And he said to me, thou, daniel, a man of desires, understand the words which i speak to thee, and stand in thy degree. The following chapters 4 6 not only show daniel and his friends exemplary faithfulness but also indicate various characteristics of the heathen world empires, which will find their culmination in the time of the end. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. Daniel 10 records a vision that daniel received about five years after the vision of chapter 9.

From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. 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 book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars praise of god in 4. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true god.

Daniel is notable in that it has more aramaic than any other book of the bible ezra being the only other book with a substantial amount. Daniel 4 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations. Iron was the roman empire, and iron and clay is a future version of the old roman empire. Greecethe theological point being made is that the fate of nations is decided in heaven, not on earth.

This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Jeremiah, so often expressing his anguish of spirit 4. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. This chapter and the two next make one entire vision and prophecy, given daniel about two years after the former. The king of the south in verse 5 is ptolemy i soter 323285 bc the ruler of egypt cf. Assignments on daniel 1 please read the book of daniel and answer the following questions on chapter 1. Lessons from daniel 10 biblical research institute.