The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel a study guide executable outlines. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Kjv bible verses from daniel offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. All other prophecies in the old and new testaments add flesh to daniels bones.
The book of daniel was compiled in the second century b. So daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, are you daniel, one of the exiles my. 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. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible. The bible book by book nameby the example of daniel. Whether youre new to the bible, a longtime student of scripture, or somewhere in between, youll appreciate the many ways the smart guide to the bible.
With each reading weve included several links to the website that will allow you to. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time. The main events in the bible book of daniel hubpages. While in babylon, daniels prophetic gift is noticed by the kingand an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born. 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. This book records the prophecies, visions and public ministry of daniel who was along with ezekiel and many others carried from.
Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of gods word. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is to our current generation. Why should we study the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Kings grazing on grass, godly men thrown to the lions, goldenheaded statues with feet of clayexplore an amazing mix of inspiring history and perplexing prophecy with this clear and clever guide. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team, from bestsellers to hidden gems. The book of daniel is also one of the apocalyptic books in the bible, giving detailed prophecy of the end of time.
Verse click for chapter new international version daniel then said. The key to biblical prophecy and how it can change your life today. The book is said to make several historical blunders. Every christian should know their bible, and perhaps there is no more enticing and controversial topic than that of the end times and knowing how it is all going to work out. The kings chief of staff gives daniel and his three israelite friends new names including belshazzar, shadrach, meshach, and abednego.
Daniel and the other three israelite young men are selected to serve king nebuchadnezzar in his royal court. The book is placed by christians, following the lxx, in the section of the ot after the major prophets. Daniel asked permission not to defile himself with food and drink from king nebuchadnezzars royal court. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. And at the end of the days that the king had said to bring them in, bring them in doth the chief of the eunuchs before nebuchadnezzar. Daniel was a hebrew, apparently of noble birth, who was taken captive as a youth by nebuchadnezzar when he attacked jerusalem in 605 b. The book of daniel goes far beyond your typical bible study tool. Survival the message of daniel capitol hill baptist church. Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid6th century bc until the return of jesus christ. We hope that you find the daniel summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of daniel. The bible is loaded with valuable insights for every area of your life.
So until his kingdom comes in all its fullness, we trust that he is in control that he could wipe the planet clean now if. The first part contains stories about daniel, a jewish exile in the babylonian captivity, and his companions. What the skeleton is to the body, daniel is to prophecy. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel is a legendary figure of wisdom and righteousness who features in ezek. Jesus, in his teaching on the end times, refers to daniel the prophet, and mentions one of his prophecies see matthew 24. The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Isaac the father of jacob, and jacob the father of judah and his brothers. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. Daniel became an official in the court of nebuchadnezzar, and he continued to serve later rulers, until the first year of cyrus 536 b. Daniel 9 niv bible in the first year of darius son of. 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.
The book of daniel is an important part of the hebrew bible. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Kay arthur the book of daniel has many incredible prophecies in its 12 short chapters. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire an. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. For centuries, they had looked forward to a reign of justice and righteousness on earth. The book of daniel the anchor yale bible commentaries. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The book of daniel is the chief example of apocalyptic writing in the old testament, a form of writing that came into use largely in response to the disappointments that were experienced by the hebrews. 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. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. View an outline and see other pertinent information about the chapter. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel.
Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. The position of the book in the third part of the threefold division of the old testament canon laws and. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel covers everything from the sorry state of todays.
The babylonian kingdom takes the gold, whereas the medes, persians, and greeks need to content themselves with silver, bronze, and iron respectively. New international version in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. 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. The way to the future, translated peninsula bible church. Are you looking for a way to understand the book of daniel if so we have listed an outline of daniel and how to understand daniel.
The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The book of daniel doesnt make it look that badwe mean, aside from all the getting thrown into furnaces and lions dens. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. In the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian kingdom in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the lord given to jeremiah the proph. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Canon hammers commentary shows that the book carries a message of hope to.
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. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. Perez the father of hezron, and hezron the father of ram. The smart guides to the bible let you easily uncover them alleven the passages you once thought were hard to understand. 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. 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. But the book of daniel reminds us that, in spite of appearances, the god of israel is the god of the nations. This volume on the book of daniel has been prepared by two distinguished biblical scholars from the faculty of the catholic university of america. Bible nt ot more sort topical greek hebrew atlas lib apoc bible search.
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. Get alerted about discounts, new releases, and preorders from your favorite authors. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics than the book of daniel. Some of the more familiar stories we know quite well from our sunday school classes. Through a series of dreams and visions and their interpretations daniel is shown an outline of future kingdoms of the world. The later chapters consist of an account of visions granted by god to daniel. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophecies which are coming to fruition today.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. So daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, are you. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Uncovering the book of truth from daniel until all. Its supposed to be better than the empires that follow it, anyway. The anchor bible series offers new, bookbybook translations of the old and new testament and the apocrypha, with commentary. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. Nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, has conquered judah and deported its people to his empire. Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia a and put in the treasure house of his god. His life and prophecies are recorded in the book of daniel. One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the old testament as a prophet. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel.