In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. And at that time this time of the end your people shall be delivered, every one who is found written in the book daniel 12. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. They are closed up and sealed, that is, the discovery designed to be made by them is now fully settled and completed. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. In this verse, the phrase in that time is repeated three times, identifying this moment as a decisive turning point. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Daniel has revealed enough to us so that the book really can be sealed. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. In that time of horrible persecution and of the persecutors death, michael, warriorangel and prince of daniels people, will stand up. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 1112 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. Study daniel 12 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
For example, daniel would not know what this angel meant in 12. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. The object the rest of the beasts is presented in the form of an absolute nominative, whereby the statement of daniel 7. However, a careful study of scripture reveals that these important timelines. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Many sincere christians put the timelines of daniel 12 in the past. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The first six chapters are a collection of historical papers written by.
Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. A world religion, based on the abomination of desolation. Since this verse also states that the daily sacrifice is taken away, it is likely that the armies of the beast of revelation 17, upon entering jerusalem, will ban this ritual. The first six chapters tell of four young israelites in the babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah aka shadrach, mishael aka meshack, and azariah aka abednego.
Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after. Overall, daniel 1112 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined for israel, and the resolution of resurrection. Daniel 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel 12 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. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.
Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. Read all of daniel 12 verse 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration. It signifies 1260 prophetic days or years, beginning from the time when the power of the holy. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. As these prophesied events begin to unfold, gods people need to remember that daniel was also told. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received.
Daniel 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more. But thou, shut up the words, and seal the book by this was intimated, 1st, that the writing of truth see daniel 10. Every one that shall be found written in the book all that truly fear, love, and obey the lord, on the phrase, written. Daniel 12 reveals when the second coming will occur. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day daniels final vision begins with a date formula, just as it also appeared in 1. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people.
Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. The four visions that make up the final part of daniels book chapters 712 fall into chronological order, just as the narratives of chapters 16 did. Jan 20, 2017 book of daniel reveals second coming is imminent. Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. Thus, chapters 7 and 8 came in the first and third years of belshazzars reign, which belong chronologically between chapters 4 and 5 in the narrative section. As isaac newton in his observations on the prophecies of daniel 1732 put it. Matthew henry commentary on daniel 12 daniel 12 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. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and. This helps a great deal because it gives a great deal of information about the time period being referred to in dan. With the benefit of progressive revelation, we see michael standing up for the actual people of israel i.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. Daniel had been made to foresee the amazing revolutions of states and kingdoms, as far as the israel of god was concerned in them. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Read daniel 12 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. This places the larger context as beginning in dan. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Sometimes daniel had his dreams when he was asleep daniel 7. In order to synchronize the beginning of the prophecy with a specific event, the period is extended by adding an extra monthinstead of 42 months 1260 days we now have. The last six chapters contain prophecies written by daniel himself. The construction of the words forbids us with luther to regard the first part of daniel 7. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. Sep 19, 20 part 1 the four beast kingdoms mike bickle endtime studies in the book of daniel duration.
The first six chapters tell of four young israelites in the babylonian captivity chapter 1daniel also known as belshazzar, hananiah aka shadrach. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. Study daniel 12 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of daniel is a collection of papers written at several times.
Blessed is he who waits, and comes to the one thousand three hundred. Bruce and william barclay abingdon press is full of modernistic thought and historicalcritical discussion and specifically in the volume dealing with daniel, the book of daniel is said to have been written after the fulfillment of the events prophesied therein. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. In general, daniel 12 is addressing the jews because gabriel makes reference to your people and hes speaking to daniel.
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