Daniel 1 new king james version nkjv daniel and his friends obey god. When he has gained power by his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. This summary of the book of daniel will help with many different forms of bible study. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. 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 their enemies, so. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen.
And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. The most extensive use of aramaic in the bible is found in the book of daniel, including king nebuchadnezzars edict in chapter 4. What i see in the bible, especially in the book of psalms, which is a book of gratitude for the created world, is a recognition that all good things on earth are gods, every good gift is from above. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not god. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. The book of daniel is a study, a commentary, of the book of daniel in the bible. The book of daniel was published under his name as an appropriate pseudonym, as was usual with apocalyptic writing, some of whose characteristics are shared by this book the book is placed by christians, following the lxx, in the section of the ot after the major. The use of the aramaic language in the book of daniel is not surprising, given the fact that the setting for this book is during the jews captivity in babylon. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today. The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. After an introductory chapter in hebrew, daniel switches to aramaic in chapter 27. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible gateway.
Daniel 1 kjv in the third year of the reign of bible gateway. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Di lella, professor of old testament, and the late louis f. He was there taught the learning of the chaldeans, and held high offices, both under the babylonian and persian empires. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of god, which he carried into the land of shinar to the house of his god. The book of daniel new king james version of the bible.
Daniel 6 new king james version nkjv the plot against daniel. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. In the jewish canon, it is included with the writings, not in the prophets. Hence the predictions in daniel relating to postbabylonian kings and wars were not really prophecies so much as historical accounts, and therefore of a late date. Daniel 8 new international version niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat.
The king james biblewhich has been called the most influential version of the most influential book in the world, in what is now its most influential language and which in the united states is the most used translation, being still considered a standard among protestant churches and being used liturgically in the orthodox church in america. They are good if we recognize where they came from and if we treat. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the power he exercised, because his empire will be uprooted and given to others. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. The book tells of how daniel, a judean exile at the court of nebuchadnezzar ii 605 to 562 bc, the ruler of babylon, becomes a high government official and delivers various visions quotes this page was begun using the public domain authorized. The book tells of how daniel, a judean exile at the court of nebuchadnezzar ii 605 to 562 bc, the ruler of babylon, becomes a high government official and delivers various visions. The purpose of the book of daniel in the book of daniel the scriptures foretell how the lord will deal with the people of daniel the jews and the gentile nations. Daniel 9 niv daniels prayer in the first year bible gateway. Daniel and his friends obey god in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it.
But daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel.
Daniel 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah. Bible gateway the book of daniel in the old testament is. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. The anchor bible series offers new, book by book translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The initial six chapters discuss stories of jewish heroism that are set in babylonian court. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Daniel 1 nkjv daniel and his friends obey god bible gateway. When studying events that are going to occur prior to and after the return of jesus christ to earth, many turn to the book of revelation. Daniel 6 nkjv the plot against daniel it pleased bible. This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b.
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. Daniel 3 new international version niv the image of gold and the blazing furnace. This chapter also reflects the faith of the three companions to the effect that, our god whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace daniel 3. The book of daniel new king james version of the bible chapter 1 daniel and his friends obey god 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. The book is a work of wisdom, where wisdom is expressed in gods revelations. Is bible gateway affiliated with a particular christian church or denomination. Daniel 1 esv daniel taken to babylon in the third bible gateway. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. With this additional short summary of the book of daniel you can discover the people, places and stories detailed in this holy scripture. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel is ranked by the jews in that division of their bible called the hagiographa hebrews khethubim. The book of daniel this book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b. Daniels prayer in the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent.
Vision of the glorious man in the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. The book of daniel was likely written between 540 and 530 b. 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. See more ideas about book of daniel, bible and bible knowledge. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Go, enquire of the lord for me, and for them that are left in israel and in judah, concerning the words of the book that is found. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Book of daniel encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. The anchor bible series offers new, bookbybook translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. Daniel 5, new international version niv the bible app. Three more kings will arise in persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others.
Daniel 10 new king james version nkjv vision of the glorious man. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read of hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. May 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Daniels faithfulness but daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the kings food, or with the wine that he drank. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible gateway. The book of daniel identifies the prophet daniel as its author daniel 9. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12. Old testament bible quotations update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman daniel was a jew who lived in captivity, but because of his faith in god he met with success even while living in a foreign land. Jesus mentions daniel as the author as well matthew 24. This volume on the book of daniel has been prepared by two distinguished biblical scholars from the faculty of the catholic university of america. Daniel is a legendary figure of wisdom and righteousness who features in ezek.
This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. Daniel 11 niv and in the first year of darius the bible gateway. At a minimum, daniel would be at least 82 years old when that occurred. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. But daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. In those days i, daniel, was mourning three full weeks. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. The book of daniel has been called the apocalypse of the old testament. The message was true, but the appointed time was long. But at that time your people everyone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it.
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