Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. However, he, and his three companions determined to make the best of the situation. Babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah. Chapter 1 from a bible commentary on the book of daniel written from an evangelical noncritical perspective. The book of daniel is the foremost book of prophecy in the old testament. Sep 24, 2015 daniel chapter 5 the fall of babylon pastor tom luitwieler 09202015. Daniel provides history from the first invasion of jerusalem by nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost.
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. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. Choosing men to train king nebuchadnezzar wanted to have some of the men from among the exiled members of the royal family to be his servants. That daniel is the author of this book has been received both by the jews and the christian church throughout the centuries. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. But daniel purposed in his heart i always like to come across a but when there is any scheme of this kind on. Daniel 1 key principle stand uncompromisingly on the truth even in the face of strong pressure to give in to the worlds way. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel wanted avoid the kings meat and wine, and chose a vegan type of diet instead.
Daniel and his three friends are divinely delivered in chapter 1 from a confrontation with the babylonian government and nebuchadnezzar its king. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Babylonian territory, where according to the pagan understanding marduk should. When the plan is to seduce men from right, then it is a happy thing to have a but, but, but, but daniel purposed in his heart, determined, settled, fixed it, daniel 1. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by darren rogers, daniel 1. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is.
There is no hint of the despair caused by the displacement paralleling that expressed in psalm 7. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. Daniel chapter 1, living godly in an ungodly world duration. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream.
Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. Nov 26, 2015 daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Most historians consider that cyrus then besieged babylon. He set it up in the plain of dura, in the province of babylon. The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land and a date they often use for the writing is 170 bc. With the portion of the kings meat it was the custom of. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel proposes a test period to determine if the hebrew youths can grow and prosper on vegetables i. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. There are a number of good conservative commentaries on the book of daniel, but i still find the older work of e.
The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian church. Daniel chapter 1 starts our story in turmoil such as today. This signified the end of the times of the kingdom of the sons of david, and the beginning of the times of the gentiles. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Daniel and his friends get their wisdom and understanding from god. On this expedition taking egypt in his way the king of babylon set out towards the end of the third year of jehoiakim, but did not take jerusalem. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Daniel was a young man when he was brought to babylon from judah. The book of daniel must be understood through the spirit, if we are to understand anything it. Now the book changes from one category of literature to another.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. For years god had been sending prophets to the backsliding kings of judah, warning them that this day would come. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 1 and more. There is much controversy about who wrote the book of daniel.
What the book of revelation is to the new testament canon, the book of daniel is to the old testament canon. From the first time we are introduced to him as a young lad in chapter 1 to the time of his approaching death in chapter 12, daniel was a man who was faithful to his god. As for daniels three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses. Security and sensuality are sad proofs of approaching ruin. Daniel 1 commentary john gills exposition of the bible.
The visions of chapters 712 were added and chapter 1 translated into hebrew at the third stage when the final book was being drawn together. Introduction to the book of daniel commentary and study. Daniel is written in both hebrew jews language and aramaic language of the babylonians. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. 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. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king james version daniel chapter 1 daniels capture. Daniel 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. He was there taught the learning of the chaldeans, and held high offices, both under the babylonian and persian empires. Spiritual wisdom isnt manifested in mental gymnastics, but in a life lived faithfully for god. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits.
Jfb commentary on daniel chapter 1 christians unite. This prophecy elaborates on the metallic man revealed in chapter two. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in.
Many today think daniel was written rather late, in the second century b. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. This chapter begins with giving a short account of nebuchadnezzars conquest of judea, when jehoiakim became tributary to him. 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. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon.
Daniel is the most wideranging prophetic book in the old testament. He faced death on several occasions, but he did not deny his faith or convictions. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah.
Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. On this expedition taking egypt in his way the king of babylon set out towards the end of the third year of jehoiakim, but did not take. The book of daniel does not describe the conditions of the exile. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 1. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leader. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Because of israel and judahs sinning and refusal of the faith of their covenant god till there was no remedy, what was once gods plan for israel. To download a pdf version where the fonts come out best, either sign up to or email me. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. The book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. Daniels constant practice, which we were not informed of before this occasion, but which we have reason to think was the general practice of the pious jews.
However fine studies by gleason archer expositors bible commentary, ed. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 1 daniels. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the possessor of sovereign will and power. Cornelius was a man that prayed in his house, acts. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. When it comes to the book of daniel, it is doubtful that any reader will agree with every conclusion of a single commentator, and i disagree with young on a few. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. God gave them knowledge and skill see the notes at daniel 1. Daniel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. He prayed in his house, sometimes alone and sometimes with his family about him, and made a solemn business of it. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah came nebuchadnezzar king of babylon unto jerusalem, and besieged it. And the lord gave jehoiakim into his hand he took jehoiakim prisoner, and put him in chains, with a design to carry him to babylon. 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.
Chapter 1 ends with the victory of the true god in babylon, in the heart of the. Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Surrounded by evil, corruption and in a godless society, daniel had to decide how he was going to live. Daniel chapter 1 begins by the telling of how king jehoiakim, king of judah, was conquered by king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. He and his friends serve the kingq according to daniel 1. Instead i have cited the verse or verses in each chapter e.
Daniel lesson 1 verse by verse ministry international. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. The authorship and date of daniel are two of the more contested issues in the field of. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side.
Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Questions and answers for daniel chapters 112 new king. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. Deal, bakers pictorial introduction to the bible, p. 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. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Read daniel 1 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. Daniel refuses to eat kings food, passes three year training course. He chose his chief administrator, ashpenaz, to select. Chapter 1 was composed in aramaic at this time as a brief introduction of to provide historical context, introduce the characters of the tales, and explain how daniel and his friends came to babylon.