Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Antiochus epiphanes is not the little horn of daniel 8. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Notes chapter 1notes chapter 2notes chapter 3notes chapter 4notes chapter 5notes chapter 6notes chapter 7notes chapter 8. Daniel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of daniel for bible study or sunday school lessons. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the hands of. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. This part is the transcript of daniel 2 commentary and bible study by william h shea. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
One exception to this general division of the book is in chapter 2 which relates the story of nebuchadnezzars dream. The greek versions do not present much worthy of note, only both insert molka, king, instead of the pronoun, and omit answered. Daniel 2, new living translation nlt the bible app. King nebuchadnezzar and the babylonians conquered judah and deported the jews to babylon around 5978 bce. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Daniel 2 good news translation gnt nebuchadnezzars dream. Bible study notebook scripture study bible teachings bible scriptures bible prophecies fulfilled biblical verses who is the antichrist book of daniel daniel chapter 1 learn some creative ways to use bible maps and timelines in your childrens bible class. 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.
Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. This chapter contains narrative of the event, but the dream and its interpretation are both prophetic and. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Daniel 2 new english translation net bible nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream. In chapter 3, nebuchadnezzar acts on the basis of the revelation given to him in chapter 2, but in a way that is inconsistent with the message of his dream. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. Thank you for being a part of this 10 minutes bible study on the gospel of john today were in chapter 2 two bible, bible teaching, thruthe bible, verse by verse, bible. According to other sources in the bible, nebuchadnezzar did not begin to.
My business book of daniel bible study resource center. His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay. To encourage these persons whose faith was being put to so severe a test, the book of daniel was written. Very simply, there are five kingdoms in the image of chapter 2, not four, and the first beast of daniel chapter 7 starts with the second kingdom of the image of chapter 2. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. The book of daniel, together with the book of revelation, marvelously unfolds future events as god has ordained them in the program of history. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. Holy bible, new living translation 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by tyndale house foundation. Do you know how to interpret the four kingdoms of daniel. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. As with nebuchadnezzars dream, the theme of this vision is the rise and fall of gentile world power.
Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Click here for introduction to the book of daniel and daniel 1 commentary. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel.
The prophecies tell about what kind of kingdoms shall rule over the earth up to the coming of christ and his establishing the kingdom of god for ever upon the. Daniel 2 gnt nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. This is the second part of this book of daniel bible study. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. 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. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel 2 king james version kjv 2 and in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.
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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. Chaldea is located in the southern part of new babylon and because of the proximity the ruling land might have adopted their beliefs. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. When correct and thorough bible study is applied, the identity of the antichrist little horn reveals papal rome is the only power that fully fits this symbolism papal rome took over control after pagan rome terminated. Please tell your dream to us, your servants, and then we will tell you what it means. It worried him so much that he couldnt sleep, 2 so he sent for his fortunetellers, magicians, sorcerers, and wizards to come and explain the dream to him.
Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of. Not after he went to the king, not a week later, but immediately. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. This phrase is a aramaic idiom meaning to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king. 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 daniel s story. Aug 27, 2009 the vision of the four beasts is found in chapter 7. There are some striking similarities between the life of daniel and that of jacobs son j. The hebrew scriptures were probably originally canonized into a twofold division. Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold. Daniel belonged to those jews who had been led away captive to babylon at the first siege of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in the year 605 bc compare daniel 1.
By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. He answered and said, lo, i see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt. Chapter 2 page 852 daniel tells how god protected and provided for the faithful during captivity. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. By this isaiahs prophecy to king hezekiah was fulfilled which was spoken of around 100 years before daniel. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over his head.
Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. Daniel 2 net nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream bible. Daniel s parents chose a hebrew name for their son meaning god is my judge, testifying of their faith in the one, true god. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. His mind was disturbed and he suffered from insomnia. We can read about the life of daniel in his own writings in the book of daniel and also in ezekiel 14. And i heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half.
Daniel is the fountainhead out of which springs the major themes of bible prophecy. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Also, notice that daniel immediately thanked god for answering his prayer. Reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway.
Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. If the king learned in daniel 2 that the god of israel is the giver of wisdom and revelation, he will learn from chapter 3 that he is also the god who delivers his people. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book consists of two parts, one of which is a series of stories about hebrews who lived at the time of the babylonian captivity and who experienced hardships similar to those faced by the jews under antiochus. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Daniel 2 commentary and bible study william h shea.
It is impossible to understand prophecy and biblical chronology without looking to the book of daniel. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. An introduction to the book of daniel an argument of the book of daniel selected bibliography of the book of daniel j. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. These, then, are the dream and the visions that passed through your head as you lay. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. The book divides into two parts, a set of six court tales in chapters 16 written mostly in aramaic, followed by four apocalyptic visions in chapters. Daniel chapters 2 and 7 provide a panoramic overview of four gentile kingdoms that would play important roles in world history. How would you describe the last six chapters of the book of daniel.
Tom constables expository notes on daniel this is also available in the net. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among the books. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, scripture study, bible truth. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams. It seems that the story of this chapter was originally entirely independent of chap. Correlate the book of daniel in chapter 2 and chapter 7 8. He has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come.
Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. Bible study of daniel chapters 1 to 6 looks at taking a stand, having faith in god in difficult situations, being a stranger in a strange land, and more. The book is said to make several historical blunders. An interesting feature of the book is that the accounts of chapters 26 and the. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth.