Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Nebuchadnezzar, after having subdued all the neighbouring countries, and greatly enriched and adorned his own, became so intoxicated with his prosperity, as to draw down upon himself a very remarkable judgment, of which this chapter gives a particular account, in the very words of the edict or proclamation which the babylonyish monarch issued on his restoration to. This has long been a beloved bible story and no wonder.
Daniel 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The writer of this chapter is nebuchadnezzar himself. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. A very good example of that is time, times, and half a time. This chapter 9 is one of the most powerful chapters of prophecy in the entire bible. The following chapters 4 6 not only show daniel and his friends exemplary faithfulness but also indicate various characteristics of the heathen world empires, which will find their culmination in the time of the end. In h a ironsides introduction to this chapter, he writes that. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 4 new revised standard version nrsv nebuchadnezzars second dream. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. It is generally accepted that the book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the.
The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars praise of god in 4. Verses 118 the beginning and end of this chapter lead us to hope, that nebuchadnezzar was a monument of the power of divine grace, and of the riches of divine mercy. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 4 and more. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. Book of daniel chapter 4 commentary on nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree video bible study part a.
Commentary on the book of daniel chapter 4 from a literal,historical and contextual perspective. This story is about belshazzar, a local king, who needed the same cure. Daniel 4, the madness of nebuchadnezzar the fourth chapter of the bibles book of daniel tells how king nebuchadnezzar learns the lesson of gods sovereignty, who is able to bring low those who walk in pride. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true god. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The book of daniel chapter four nebuchadnezzar has another dream, this one of a great tree that fills the earth and then is cut down but its trunk left intact, followed by a man whose heart is changed and becomes like an animal 118. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. You see, it is the personal testimony of a man who at the time of writing was the most powerful person in the entire earth. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible.
Book of daniel chapter 4 commentary on nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree video bible study part b. Continuing to remember, daniel tells of a package coming in the mail from dachau. The detail study of revelation will uncover many new prophecies and understandings of the end times. When nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, acknowledged the true god, his understanding returned. Daniel knew that the new babylon was the creation of nebuchadnezzar daniel 4. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. Daniel 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2.
Bible study commentary on the christian life as shown in the book of daniel chapter 4 concerning nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom. Daniel chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. Daniel 4, the madness of nebuchadnezzar tells how king nebuchadnezzar learns the lesson. Daniel 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. 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.
Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree handout sheet o leaders guide. He set it up in the plain of dura, in the province of babylon. Daniels previous episodes have been about nebuchadnezzar, the empire builder whom god had cut down to size. Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. The most high god a commentary on the book of daniel. The opposition between bestial and human life, set forth here, is a key to interpret the symbolism in the seventh chapter concerning the beasts and the son of man. After he was recovered from his madness, he told to distant places. Daniel chapter 4 records a public decree of king nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations and languages. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. Coffmans commentaries on the bible but at last daniel came in before me, whose name was belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniels story. It is generally accepted that the book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among. Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible.
Punished with insanity for his haughtiness, he sinks to the level of the beasts illustrating psalms 49. 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. Daniel 4, for example, explored the breaking of a prideful power that did not know its source. Daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel.
Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations and languages that dwell in all the earth. Daniel 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. In defense of the chapter division as we have it in our bibles, a significant change is evident in daniel 12. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The opposition between bestial and human life, set forth here, is a key to interpret the symbolism in the seventh chapter concerning the beasts. The angel gabriel lets daniel know the good service he has done to the jewish nation. Since there has been a jump in time from the preceding chapter, we must deal with the question, who is belshazzar.
It was urgent for him to know the meaning of his dream, and he called all of. The kingdom of the medes and the persians commences at the end of chapter 5, when darius becomes the first king of this new empire at approximately 62 years of age daniel 5. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and. The tales are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of. Daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction the book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. We will examine the different views and understanding of the.
Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. Daniels friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. As we mentioned in our introductory comments, the first few verses of chapter 1 do not seem to be speaking of a single incident, but instead appear to be a summary of the events. Verses 14 of chapter 12 are generally considered part of the paragraph beginning at daniel 11. Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. David guzik commentary on daniel 4 describes how nebuchadnezzar has another dream, prophesying the rise and fall of the king. Chapter 6 accounts daniels rapid rise to power, the threat it. Daniel 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter.
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