Understanding the book of daniel chapter 7 niv

The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 57, instead of. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. We should note daniels distress in chapter 7 before turning to the other prophecies in daniel, where we will find that prophecy very often. From our place in time, daniel 7 switches from history to prophecy after verse 7. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the end of the present age, a moment. Chapters 812 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers. Daniels dream of four beasts 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author.

God sends ten plagues upon the egyptians and frees the nation of israel from slavery, the first passover occurs, moses parts the red sea, the ten commandments are proclaimed, and the lord dwells among his chosen people. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of. Daniel 10, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 10 the story of experiences to be expanded in gabriels long narration notice, in verse 1, that the thing revealed to daniel was true and that the scripture or writing of truth in verse 21 must be the thing the drama of the long story gabriel tells begins in the last part of chapter 10 and continues through chapter 11 and part of chapter 12. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition. I, daniel, was grieved in my spirit within my body, and the visions of my head troubled me. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. And daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.

Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Daniel chapter 7 kjv king james version i can not prove this from the bible however the bear is a symbol of russian communism. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel spake and said, i saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. So he spoke with me and revealed 42 to me the interpretation of the vision. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue. Just click on the chapter number you want to read opposite the name. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. Hes the one thrown into the blazing fire in daniel 7. Antiochus epiphanes is not the little horn of daniel 8. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. A study of the book of daniel gene taylor1preface the study of any of the old testament prophets is a worthwhile endeavor.

However, the final king of the empire, belshazzar 553539 b. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the f. Daniel 7 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b.

Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Daniel 3 1 king nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, and set it up on the plain of dura in the province of babylon. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. Belshazzar, although a coregent with his father nabonidus, was in fact the reigning monarch for much of his fathers term. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Daniel chapter 9 records daniels seventy weeks prophecy. Please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Read on to discover 7 things about daniel we think youll find fascinating. Bible niv daniel 7 daniel 7 new international version.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel the niv application commentary. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. Daniels vision of the 4 beasts in daniel chapter 7, and the vision of the ram and hegoat in chapter 8. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Daniel spoke, saying, i saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea.

He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. You may also have heard about daniel s friends, shadrach, meshack, and abednego, who faced a similar, ahem, degree of persecution. The book of daniel is no exception for it provides a wealth of information to those who would diligently consider it and its teachings. Daniel 7 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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. Daniel 7 niv bible in the first year of belshazzar. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts.

David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has about four beasts, and daniel interpreting the dream. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being. 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. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. The most popular bible verses from the chapter daniel 7. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. The phrase son of man is retained here because of its use in the new testament as a title of jesus, probably based largely on this verse. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. The holy bible new international version hawes publications. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The book of daniel chapter seven in the first year of belshazzar 552 b.

Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by longman, tremper. So he told me and gave me the interpretation of these things. I approached one of those standing there and asked him the meaning of all this. Audiobible niv 27 daniel dramatized new international version high quality. The vision ended with daniel saying, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed.

What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. The purpose of the book of daniel background information the chapters. Chapter 7 the six former chapters of this book were historical. As the expositors bible commentary explains, the lion symbol was. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Gabriel is only mentioned by name 4 times in the entire bible, twice here in daniel and twice in the book of luke verses 1. You may also have heard about daniels friends, shadrach, meshack, and abednego, who faced a similar, ahem, degree of persecution. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. During belshazzars rule daniel had the vision of the four beasts chapter 7. The vision predicts major world empires and events from the time of daniel to the second coming of christ. Daniels training in babylon in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. The second involves a judgment by the ancient of days, and the coronation of the son of man 914. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway.

Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Christ, in union with his people, judged the wicked dead, comparing their acts with the statute book, the word of god, and deciding every case according to the deeds done in the body. The prophetic chapters of the book of daniel date to 167164 bc, with daniel 7 dated somewhat earlier than the rest. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.