There are three time periods announced in daniel chapter 12. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The division is reinforced by the chiastic arrangement of the aramaic chapters see below, and by a chronological progression in chapters 16 from babylonian to median rule, and from. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Notice the word and which connects this with the end of the last chapter which was speaking of the willful king, the antichrist. Daniel was not like the assumption of moses, the esoteric possession of a single sect, it was on the critical hypothesis soon known all over palestine and egypt. In brief, thats because the coming world leader is the antichrist and, as we shall see in the first verse of chapter 12, the time is one of. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
He is afraid that the captured rebels will turn him in. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 3. Book of daniel is written in exile in babylon during the 6th century b. This can be accounted for, as there are several things that transpire at christs return to establish the kingdom. 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. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. 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. Daniel 12 at that time shall arise michael, the great. Tregelles thinks jesus at his coming will deliver the jews. Daniel 12 niv bible at that time michael, the great. Book book of daniel chapter 1 verses 12 15 april 18, 2020.
At that time the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the north into the middle east michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. 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 to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting contempt. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 812 and the aramaic of chapters 27. That impressive gap between undeniable references to antiochus earlier in chapter eleven, prior to daniel 11. Daniel has revealed enough to us so that the book really can be sealed. The angel tells daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time the wise would understand daniel 12. Daniel 12 explained revelation 20 11 15 books are opened feminism today summit ed by hen bohr 12 biblical facts about the daniel unsealing the little book of prophecy daniel 12 revelation 10.
Now, let us go to the diagram where it shows where we see the 45 days. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. A world ruler, utterly opposed to god a world religion, based on the abomination of desolation a world war, which defeats the ruler. Lets now follow the close of the vision step by step or if you prefer, verse. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Daniel 12 kjv and at that time shall michael stand bible gateway.
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. To have your name written in the book means you are saved. 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. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Chapters 812 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers.
In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. 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 chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. Daniel, chapter 12 king james version christian answers. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel watches as his friend adam creates his own death.
Book of daniel chapter 1 verses 12 15 image collections book. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. At that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. But further, we have no account of the finding of the book. Daniel a nobleman like ezekiel, had been taken as a young man captive to babylon by nebuchadnezzar. 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. Daniels superior way of life earns him great respect in the babylonian government. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Daniel 712 new international version niv daniels dream of four beasts.
The book of daniel chapter 12 a time of great trouble. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. Verse 7 mentions the three and a half times, 3 12 years, or 1260 days verse 12 mentions the 1290 days and the 35 days. If we compare verse 11 3 years, 7 months with verse 12 3 years, 8 months, 15 days of daniel, chapter 12, we see an extended length of time of 45 days.
Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. When the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute. Finding biblical clues to support the meaning of these time lines. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, daniel 12. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. Many will roam about, this way and that, and wickedness will continue to increase. They are closed up and sealed, that is, the discovery designed to be made by them is now fully settled and completed. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12.
A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Lesson 12 the end and a new beginning it is written. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in. Daniel 712 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015.
This is also 1,260 days or fortytwo months see daniel 7. Daniel chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. And at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015.
Jan 02, 2020 in chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 12 verses 110. Daniel chapter 9 records daniels seventy weeks prophecy. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead.
In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. The book of daniel chapter 12 a time of great trouble truth fed. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people.
Daniel chapter 12 in chapter 11, we were brought to the time of the end. The vision goes on for three more verses, and then occurs a kind of postscript to the book. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of catholic online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. An interval elapses, during which their consciences are awakened to repentance and faith in him.
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