You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Best daniel commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. 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.
Publication date 1927 topics bible publisher new york. Daniel was born to the royal family and of noble birth dan. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. John goldingay, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1989, 416 pp. 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 overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel. As isaac newton in his observations on the prophecies of daniel 1732 put it. Sep 03, 2019 commentary on the book of daniel practical living in the judgment hour norman mcnulty remnantpublications. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview.
David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The ten northern tribes called israel had been taken into captivity approximately 722 b. Miller does an exceptional job giving an overview of the different viewpoints, dealing with the text, and supporting his view in a short amount of space when compared to other commentaries. The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself.
Note that dr garland chooses daniel s starting age as 14yo but. 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. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning.
That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. He is premillennial, which is evident in how he addresses daniel 9. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. Nebuchadnezzar 605562 bc, the king of babylon has conquered. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Daniel overview, 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 is a collection of papers written at several times. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Dare to stand alone, read and enjoy the book of daniel. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries.
Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. Events leading the daniel and the hebrew boys being taken captive. Covers both old testament and new testament texts, offering. Uncover the mysteries of daniel with leading old testament scholar john. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Sinclair ferguson daniel the preachers commentary, 2002. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. This left only the two southern tribes called judah in the land of israel. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. The book of ezekiel left the affairs of jerusalem under a doleful aspect, all in ruins, but with a joyful prospect of all in glory again. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel.
The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. 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. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible.
A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery in the logos edition, this. Best commentaries and books on daniel logos bible software. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by.
The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Bruce and william barclay abingdon press is full of modernistic thought and historicalcritical discussion and specifically in the volume dealing with daniel, the book of daniel is said to have been written after the fulfillment of the events prophesied therein. Akins systematic theology text will be a help to everyone from laypersons to students to pastors and scholars. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. Daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. Tremper longman iii daniel niv application commentary, 1999. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel.
The book of daniel is set within the context of the sixth century. When anderson wasnt writing on subjects related to crime, he wrote books on christian prophecy. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream. What revelation is to the new testament prophetically and apocalyptically, daniel is to the old testament.
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. You will also find options for commentaries on daniel that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. This is a detailed study of the text from a critical standpoint, and is, in this regard, very helpful to the serious student who is dealing with problems. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. 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. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams only the two tribes of judah and benjamin remained in canaan before the babylonian captivity.
The following table is from tony garlands recommended free online commentary on daniel see also his in depth verse by verse commentary on the book of the revelation, one of the best evangelical commentaries available a testimony of jesus christ a testimony of jesus christ. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone whose name shall be found written in the book daniel 12. Commentary on the book of daniel practical living in the. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. Commentary on the book of daniel practical living in the judgment hour norman mcnulty remnantpublications. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The book of daniel begins with the disaster that has finally ended the jewish kingdom. Suffering did not daunt daniels purpose to live for god.
Daniel explained one of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. Their names are daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah. Study daniel using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Goldingay illuminates daniels historical setting and uses it to explain the books prophecies. Video and audio of selected sermons from danny akin. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries.
The book of daniel has been the object of unbelieving criticism for ages. 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. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Porphyrius designates the book of daniel as the work of a jew of the 2nd century bc.
Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. His name was eliakim, but he was given the name jehoiakim, by the egyptian pharaoh neco or nechoh. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. John collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. Daniel, as all prophetic books, gives hope to the believer. Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. The first attacks go back to the heathen new platonist porphyrius of tyre 3rd century ac. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him.
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