The hebrew bible groups daniel in the ketuvim writings after esther. Book of daniel summary the book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Apr 02, 2011 apocalypse revelation of a mystery is not the same as eschatology the study of final things, though there may be an overlap. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzar s dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. Daniel has confidence that god will reveal this to him. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what it. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold. All the references to the final kingdom upon the earth describe similarly, one that controls and thus devours the whole world. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over his head. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. He also made him governor of the whole province of babylon and head of all the sages of babylon.
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. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel 2 king james version kjv 2 and in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Bible study notebook scripture study bible teachings bible scriptures bible prophecies fulfilled biblical verses who is the antichrist book of daniel daniel chapter 1 learn some creative ways to use bible maps and timelines in your childrens bible class. We know that the executioner would not speak for daniel, fearing for his own life.
Not after he went to the king, not a week later, but immediately. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. Students of bible prophecy walk in the light and understanding of what god has revealed. Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. The book is said to make several historical blunders. Daniel read the prophecies of moses deuteronomy 28. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Studying bible prophecy strengthens and stabilizes us as these pastor joseph prince sermon notes emphasised, wisdom is the stability of our times. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream.
These, then, are the dream and the visions that passed through your head as you lay. It seems that the story of this chapter was originally entirely independent of chap. The book keeps telling stories about how daniel and his friends are saved by god whenever the light seemed like it was about to go out and the wicked kings were about to do something horrible. Beginning with the second chapter of daniel, the grand outline of the program of god for the period of gentile supremacy and chastisement of israel is presented for the first time. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 812 and the aramaic of chapters 27. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. 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. Reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122.
Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The languages are closely related, indeed, but why the shift. Daniel fits into the bible in an interesting way, too. Daniel heterogeneous material the first half is narrative, the second half is apocalyptic prophecy. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, bible knowledge, bible. Also, notice that daniel immediately thanked god for answering his prayer. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you. Stranded in babylon book of daniel bible study chapter 2. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway.
Higher critics who label the book of daniel a second century forgery challenge the prophetic meaning of chapter 2 at every turn and assert that the writer is merely recording history. This sermon delves into revelation 12, and 17 along with daniel 7. These small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible.
Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Daniel 2 and in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of daniel. King nebuchadnezzars dream of the metallic image in the book of daniel reveals the roadmap of the times of the gentiles and beyond. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Dec 22, 2019 the destinies of the nations of the world chs.
The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, bible knowledge, bible study. Christian bibles have daniel as the last of the major prophets. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the chaldeans, for to. In daniel chapter 12 it speaks of people being resurrected. Daniel chapter 2 kjv king james version im touched by daniel s thoughtfulness. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it was written centuries later, probably by more than one writer. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. Sep 14, 2017 the book of revelation explains the book of daniel.
The jewish people shall be delivered, if their name is. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and all of chapters 37. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the. We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams. Daniel interprets the dream 33 its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.
By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. The division is reinforced by the chiastic arrangement of the aramaic chapters see below, and by a chronological progression in chapters 16 from babylonian to median rule, and from. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad categories. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Apocalypse is actually a unifying theme daniels ability to interpret a dream that nebuchadnezzar had forgotten is apocalyptic.
Jan 15, 2020 the book of daniel was written in about 164 b. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. Power that in nebuchadnezzars hands was a godderived daniel 2. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the hands of. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. 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. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed.