These closing words in chapter 6 inform us that while the careers of daniels enemies came to an abrupt halt, daniels life was preserved. Daniel spake and said, i saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. A thousand of the citys elite were engaged in a drunken orgy. What was daniels name changed to by the chief official. Daniel 6, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. One thing we must quickly see here, the law of god is above the laws of any land. It also includes a vision of future redemption and hope. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 6 daniel chapter 6. Daniel 6 1 it pleased darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators over them, one of whom was daniel. At that same time, babylon was under siege by the medes and persians, which is noted later in this chapter. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one.
Daniels enemies used this established concept of persian law to entrap daniel and outmaneuver the king, who was actually fond of daniel and wanted to save him daniel 6. 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. In chapters 16, daniel writes about his own life in captivity. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Now the king spake and said unto daniel, thy god whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Notice, these 4 beasts came up out of the people sea. As soon as the jealous men saw daniel they went and told king darius that daniel had broken the law. 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. It pleased darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was daniel. 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. Something intended for bad had turned into something really great.
The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. Daniel does not give a continued history of the reigns in which he lived, nor of the stateaffairs of the kingdoms of chaldea and persia, though he was. Daniel 6 questions for groups and personal study spc. 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.
Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 6 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Even the king could not veto once the law was signed by the king. This has long been a beloved bible story and no wonder. This is the 6th part in a 6 part series on the book of daniel. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his god, just as he had done before. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Copeland sermons from daniel 2 the book of daniel table of contents introduction 3 the faith of a fifteenyearold 1. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament as voted by those under 9 years of age. Daniels vision by the tigris 5 i lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from uphaz around his waist.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel chapter 6 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 6. From here to the end of the book we look at prophecy that has already been fulfilled and will. Book of daniel is written in exile in babylon during the 6th century b. This man who was to rule for only two years was actually named darius cyaxares, ii, in secular historical accounts.
These 4 beasts are possibly, the kingdoms of the image in chapter 2 of daniel. Daniel 16 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. There are so many dramatic features in this story the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of god, even wild animals and violence. 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. Darius elevated daniel to the very highest position next to himself. It also shows that no one is a match for the true god. We have now come to the end of the historical part of the book of daniel.
Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Daniel 1 reveals what set daniel apart from the rest of his jewish peers and brought him to a position of prominence and power in king nebuchadnezzars administration. Daniel 6, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Bible study commentary on the faith of daniel in daniel chapter 6 daniel in the lions den. Daniel 6 niv bible it pleased darius to appoint 120. Now, in chapter 6, daniels life is in danger, and he will experience gods deliverance. Daniel chapter 6 comes to a close with the following words, daniel prospered in the reign of darius, and in the reign of cyrus the persian. Daniel chapter 6 bible skits part 6 of 6 ministrytochildren. Daniel 6 kjv it pleased darius to set over the bible gateway. Daniel knew the law of man, but did not allow it to interfere with his relationship with god. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. Daniel 16 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. Chapter 6 home audio studies the book of daniel the book of daniel.
Daniel, chapter 6 king james version christian answers webbible. Say, daniel decided to follow god even though he knew he might be thrown into the pit of hungry lions. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 6 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 6 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 todays sermon i want to consider yet another famous passage in the bible. He was selected to work for the babylonian king nebuchadnezzar. Daniel does not give a continued history of the reigns in which he lived, nor of the stateaffairs of the kingdoms of chaldea and persia, though he was himself a great man in those affairs. Then said these men, we shall not find any occasion against this daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his god. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. Dec 01, 2017 the book of daniel read by alexander scourby. These small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. David guzik commentary on daniel 6 explains how daniel was condemned into the.
The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Despite his age nearing ninety, daniel serves his king with an excellent spirit and his god with unwavering faith. Book of daniel the book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Daniel a nobleman like ezekiel, had been taken as a young man captive to babylon by nebuchadnezzar. From here to the end of the book we look at prophecy that has already been fulfilled and will be fulfilled very shortly. Daniels superior way of life earns him great respect in the babylonian government. Daniel chapter 6 commentary northwest college of the bible. 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. Those were the kingdoms of babylon, medespersia, greeks and romans.
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