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. Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Daniels vision by the tigris 12 do not be afraid, daniel, he said, for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your god, your words were heard, and i have come in response to them.
But the prince of the kingdom of persia withstood me. But first i will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth. The vision of the time of the end begins with an appearance of a glorious man to daniel beside the tigris river 19. This was an awesome being of power, so great that ordinarily strong, valiant men were so frightened that they ran. And there will occur a time of distress such as has not occurred since there came to be a nation until that time. Most likely, the prince of persia is a reference to an evil spiritual entity that wielded authority over the ancient kingdom of persia. We cannot even begin to imagine the titanic struggle that went on between, say, gabriel and this other. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. We pray for the universal spread of the gospel of christ. Daniel 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a thing was revealed unto daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. In addition, the captivating prophecy, imagery, and symbolism make the book of daniel one of the most read. Of such the lord had said, wickedness has come to babylon through the elders and judges posing as guides to the people. But the prince of the kingdom of persia withstood me one and twenty days. Chapter 10 of the book of daniel forms an introduction to a prophetic vision, a vision which is further detailed in chapter 11 and finally concluded in daniel chapter 12. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting.
This instinct of man is a sad testimony to the reality of the fall. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. Daniel receives a vision that will affect his people israel in the latter days dan 10. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. Yet something withstood this great being to his face and kept him from getting to daniel for three full weeks. No one supports me against these except michael, b your prince, 10. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political developments and endtime powers that would affect the jewish people. B its message was true c and it concerned a great war. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 10 without a doubt. Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except michael, your prince. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. The title chief princes, rightly explained in the margin, shows that the charge of israel had. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. Daniel 10, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Then michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for i had been left.
The book of daniel chapter ten in the third year of darius ca. And when he had spoken this word unto me, i stood trembling. Some may feel a bit let down by that, for prophecy is very exciting. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among the books. Daniel 10, new living translation nlt the bible app. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. 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. The men who were with daniel, at the first sight of the angel were affected with a great quaking, and fled to hide themselves daniel 10. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. That statement, linking this chapter with revelation 1. Then michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because i was detained there with the king of persia.
This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. The man in linen clothes, who appears in daniel 10.
It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Epilogue to the last vision and to the entire book 12. The prince of persia is only mentioned in daniel 10, a highly apocalyptic and therefore at least partially symbolic section of the book of daniel. Then michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because i was. But the prince of the kingdom of persia opposed me hebrew, stood before me. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. But the prince of the kingdom of persia withstood me one and twenty days which was just the time daniel had been mourning and fasting, daniel 10. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Daniel 10 niv bible in the third year of cyrus king of. 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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. In the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. Daniel, keep the words secret, and seal up the book until the time of the end. Even the prophet himself lost all strength, and waxed deadly pale daniel 10.
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