Daniel 11 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. But it should be observed that, notwithstanding the very learned observations of bishop newton and others upon this chapter, their scheme of interpretation presents. Then the latter will raise a great multitude, but that multitude will be given into the hand of the former. A brief prophecy of a persiangreek conflict 24 is followed by the description of a lengthy egyptiansyrian conflict 519, with focus on a vile king from the north who will bring blasphemies against. We read much in the book of the maccabees of the mischief done to the jews by. And in the end of years they shall join themselves together. Daniel recorded his prophecies with chapter breaks. The prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political. The king note that in contrast to the pattern in this chapter, this one is identified only as the. During this conflict the egyptian monarch was betrayed by several of his own generals. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. And hereby was exactly fulfilled what was foretold by the prophet daniel concerning this marriage dan.
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. Through daniels visions and experiences as an exile in babylon, the book of daniel gives us a clearer understanding of history than any other part of the bible. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. Josephus, antiquities of the jews, book xi, chapter 8. This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of. Daniel 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
In this article, i first of all want to go through this prophecy. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of. Here in the first verse of chapter 11 we have the continuation of that conversation between daniel and gabriel. Daniel separated the final verse of chapter 11 from the first verse of chapter 12 with a chapter break. If we measure the significance of daniel 11 by the amount of attention that critics give it, then it must be a chapter of great magnitude. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you. The angel give assurance and comfort to daniel in daniel 10, after the angel had received aid from the angel michael. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more.
Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Daniel 11, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. In verses 56, we read for the first time in daniel 11 of the king of the south and the king of the north. But his sons he means the sons of the king of the north, shall be incensed with the deeds of ptolemaeus euergetes, and his son ptolemaeus philopator one shall come antiochus the great, shall pass through syria and recover what the king of egypt took from his father even to his fortress to raphia, which was a strong fortress at the entrance of egypt. The book of daniel chapter eleven after introductory comments in chapter ten, the vision of the time of the end begins in earnest. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Here we are dealing with a prophecy of the final developments of the adamic probation on earth. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Then i will look at how the attempts to discredit daniel have failed.
At the end of chapter 10 we find gabriel talking with daniel. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. You will need your bible open to daniel, chapter 11 for this study. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing. 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. During this conflict the egyptian monarch was betrayed by several of his own generals a handbook on the book of daniel, ubs, p. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. Daniels vision concerned a great war that was coming. D records that when alexander the great approached jerusalem, the high priest jaddua met him and showed alexander part of the book of daniel where the greeks would overcome the persians. False and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. We know without a shadow of doubt that daniel was written before about 330 bc because josephus in antiquities of the jews 11. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece.
Cyrus actually inherited the persian throne in 559 b. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The chapter concludes with a prediction of the final overthrow of this northern power, and of the manner in which this great event shall be accomplished, daniel 11. The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534, in all. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 11 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. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest.
In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received in 539 bc concerning a great war that was coming. Daniel also makes it clear that god is in control of all human events that. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This is a confidential report, daniel, for your eyes and ears only. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in persia. Here, the angel indicates that he provided strength and confirmation to king darius the mede during his first. The book of daniel the holy bible complete chapters 1 12.
Daniel chapter 11 commentary by ron beckham verse 1. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. Daniel 11 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. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy. In order to be written in the book of life, an individual must believe in jesus as stated in the gospel of john, john 3. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign.
However, as will be seen in daniel 12, the children of israel have a promise by god that those who are written in the book of life will be spared, daniel 12. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. And in the first year of darius the mede, i arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him, the speaker here is an angel of god, and he sends his holy angels to encourage and protect each one. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Daniel was telling the king darius the truth taht will come to the north and south kingdos when persia will be overthrown. We are told in verse 1 that this vision comes to daniel in the third year of cyrus king of persia. At the beginning of this chapter, we finally see the time gap most seek to insert at daniel 11. Daniel 11 is not understood nearly as well as daniel 2, 7 and 8.
Remember from our previous study that seleucus and ptolemy were two of the four generals who assumed power at the death of alexander the great and divided the. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. Daniel 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 11, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel the holy bible complete chapters 1 12 duration. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. Yet it would be unreasonable to conclude that daniels climactic prophecy should remain obscure while the other chapters are relatively clear. On the hypothesis that these chapters refer to this period, it is surprising that there. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth.
When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory current scholarship surmises that the book of daniel was written in reaction to the persecution of the jews by the. Since other prophecies found in the book of daniel, such as the 70year prophecy of. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. F12 as a matter of simple fact, it is impossible to apply the words of this chapter beginning with dan. It was still over 200 years away and would last nearly 200 years after that, and would pit the seleucids against the ptolemys. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. The sons of seleucus ii were saleucus iii and antiochus iii called the great.
And daniel chapter 11 is one of the main reasons the skeptics try to. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. The book of daniel is especially fitted to be a battlefield between faith and unbelief. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56.