Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. With the portion of the kings meat it was the custom of most. I really enjoyed it and i am looking forward to getting to the prophetic aspects of the chapters to come. The choice made of daniel, and some other young men, to be brought up in the chaldean literature, that they might be fitted to serve the government, and the provision made for them, daniel 1. 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. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel 1 commentary help us reduce the maintenance cost of our online services. To the overseer not ashpenaz, but someone under his command.
The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. There are three themes in daniel that i want to look at, but i want to say this. Chapter 1 daniel 1 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Daniel and his friends knew that these things would not please god. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. Daniel clearly presents to us this god who rules over the affairs of human history and the affairs of nations, and that is a central theme. He was there taught the learning of the chaldeans, and held high offices, both under the babylonian and persian empires. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition. Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. Professor tom meyer teaches versebyverse through daniel using a cultural lens. 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. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god. Daniel 16 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of their training they proved ten times better than all. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and god reveals the dream to daniel, who interprets it to the king. Study daniel 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Daniel 16 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 1 daniels.
The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 1 daniels training in babylon. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 1 verses 1 9. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Points to ponder for each chapter are things i emphasize during the class. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniel s life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 1 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Daniel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Not that he did not continue beyond that year, but the expression is designed to mark the fact that he who was one of the first captives taken to babylon, lived to see the end of the captivity. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus.
The aramaic section of daniel begins in chapter 2 with nebuchadnezzars dream of the colossus and ends at the end of. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. But god looked after them, because they were loyal to him. 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. But daniel purposed that he would not defile himself the defilement here alluded to might arise either from the food being such as was prohibited in the law of moses, or else what was offered to the idols of the chaldees, or entreated to be blessed in their names. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Daniel 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel the niv application commentary. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets.
Commentary for daniel 1 daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah. Published peace and blessings and welcome to today we are beginning a study of the book of the prophet daniel as part of our chapter studies. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. However, he, and his three companions determined to make the best of the situation. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Introduction to the book of daniel commentary and study. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king. Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on daniel 1.
Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. You can help amazing discoveries reduce costs by upgrading or replacing your internet browser with one of the options below. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Now advanced in years, daniel is a senior statesman in babylon. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Apr 30, 2015 professor tom meyer teaches versebyverse through daniel using a cultural lens. Daniel 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. For a more detailed treatment, you are invited to look over my sermon outlines on daniel. The seeds of his great success are evident in the very first chapter of the book of daniel.
Daniel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. See how holy things, once used for the noblest purposes, become of no further service when the spirit of god is. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 1 and more. The seeds of his great success are evident in the very first chapter of the book of. Read all of daniel 1 complete concise this chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. From this first captivity, most think the seventy years are to be dated.
The name daniel meaning god is my judge was changed to belteshazzar meaning bels prince. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. Because your computer is running an older version of internet browser, it no longer meets the features of modern websites.
Moreover, the vision of the son of man is the centerpiece of ot revelation concerning the messiah. They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to god, even in the seemingly small matter of food 1. God reigns over the nation and over the individual. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Daniel summary paul tripps the gospel one chapter at a. Daniel also knew that the royal diet would not be good for his health. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Nearly 25 years have passed since the events of chapter 4 and over 70 years since chapter 1. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Daniel and his three friends are divinely delivered in chapter 1 from a confrontation with the babylonian government and nebuchadnezzar its king. Read daniel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah came nebuchadnezzar king of babylon unto jerusalem, and besieged it. This bible study commentary on daniel chapter 1 looks at the exile in babylon and compares it with the christian life today.
For more indepth studies, commentary, and analysis of bible prophecy and end times events visit our web. The first chapter of daniel establishes that god is the focus of the book. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by longman, tremper.
In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. Daniel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Daniel is a fascinating book on historical content, and more vital to. This chapter gives us the background setting for the book of daniel telling us how the prophet, as a young man, found himself to be an unwilling captive in the great kingdom of babylon. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. Sep 30, 2018 bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 1 verses 1 9. Jerome, in his commentary on daniel, spent much of his time refuting these. Daniel 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Introduction to the book of daniel commentary and study questions for daniel.