Unsu commentary on the book of daniel chapter 8

In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. They tell us that the angel gabriel returned to daniel over a decade after the evening morning vision to make it clear to him, and thus providing the place in history to begin the 2300. The scene here narrows from worldwide prophecies to those affecting the one covenantpeople in the five. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. This site uses the king james version kjv of the bible, which indicates that the two beasts became great, and. Daniels earnest desire to have this vision explained to him v. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniel s dreams. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. In the third year of belshazzar was king, another vision was seen by daniel.

This chapter contains daniel s vision of the ram and hegoat, daniel 8. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Millions of angels gather to participate in heavens final judgment. 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. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. And like ezekiel, the difficult nature of these prophecies has resulted in a wide variety of conflicting interpretations. Lastly, in daniels vision of chapter 7 in referring to the babylonian kingdom, gods description of nebuchadnezzar is the first was like a lion, and had eagles wings. The consternation that daniel was in upon the approach of his instructor daniel 8. Daniel chapter 8 commentary northwest college of the bible. The prophet daniel had two years to think about the visions of the 4 beasts of chapter 7 compare 7. Although there is no parallel to the gold head of chapter 2 or the lion of chapter 7, this chapter begins with the ram which parallels the chest and arms of chapter 2 and the bear of chapter 7.

Chronologically, it was before the fall of belshazzar in chapter 5. The significance of daniel chapter 8 a better way to live. It concludes with a magnificent scene at gods throne. Daniel 8 new american standard bible nasb vision of the ram and goat. My understanding of daniels chapter 8 is exactly the same with timothy waynes who commented on this chapter on 3 620. The lack of consensus presents a challenge for the reader, but it is not necessarily an insurmountable one. Recall that since chapter 2, daniels record had been given in aramaic. Daniel chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on.

Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 8 verses 18. This chapter expands the visions of chapters two and seven. Daniel 8 tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a. The insolence of antiochus was a wickedness against heaven, and the heavenly order of things. Whatever they called him, he still held fast the spirit of an israelite. This is a further explanation of the worldruling empires, showing national characteristics, but this. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. Maybe you remember that in the class on daniel chapter 7, i said it was like we were going to climb up into the mountains of bible prophecy.

Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 8 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 8 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. As for daniels three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses their new. Earlier in chapter 9, daniel had prayed, asking god for forgiveness of israels sins. God gives daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of babylon. Chapter 8 is about the actions of the worldpowers at the endtime. We saw in daniel chapter 7 that god gave daniel a vision of the four coming world empires. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. In the third year of the reign of king belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even as unto me daniel, after that which.

The scene here narrows from worldwide prophecies to those affecting the one covenantpeople in the five centuries. This is the text version of my video, daniel chapter 8. An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name. This chapter contains daniels vision of the ram and hegoat, 114. Its interesting that the visions of chapter 8 were given before the handwriting on the wall in chapter 5. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is. In this vision, daniel was transported to shushan susa, though his body. Daniel chapter 8 the ram and the goat pastor tom luitwieler 10252015. The little horn mentioned in the ninth verse, or fierce king, as interpreted in the twentythird, is supposed by some to denote antiochus epiphanes. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 8 cleansed at last.

Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. The seventh day adventists who hold to the 1844 doctrine teach that daniel 9 provides the starting date for the 2300day prophecy of the previous chapter. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniels codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes the subject of the vision is antiochus oppression of the. While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. In this chapter, two of those kingdoms are discussed in more detail. When you love god and be close to him an the holy ghost and jesus christ, he will shew you things that you even do not think you deserve. These youths scrupled concerning the meat, lest it should be sinful. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams.

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. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The nelsons illustrated bible dictionary provides the following outline of the book of daniel. With chapter 8, the book again switches to the hebrew language. One has to study daniels prophesies together with revelation of john. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As daniel records the events in daniel 8, it is evident that in all three cases, the ram, goat, and little horn, pride was a base issue for them, daniel 8. T his is our fourth class on bible prophecy and this time we are looking at daniel chapter 8. God bless you all and give you strong faith and apokalipses. Daniel s earnest desire to have this vision explained to him v. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration.

This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. The book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish. A similar bible study program in english is broadcast on numerous television. It is intended to help you better understand some of. The book of daniel chapter eight in the third year of king belshazzar 550 b. Like ezekiel, the book of daniel contains a number of enigmatic prophecies. Like daniel 2 and 7, the 8th chapter of daniel is another survey of world empires that begins in daniels day and carries us through. Vision of a ram an he goat and little horn video bible study part a duration. An examination of the best commentaries can be helpful in sorting through the.

This chapter cannot be understood properly without comprehending the first vision of chapter 7 that comprises its base. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. Daniel 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the end of. Such language is very extravagant, after the manner of prophecy. As we mentioned earlier, the use of different languages probably has much to do with the different audiences. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. This chapter contains daniels vision of the ram and hegoat, daniel 8. Note, those that rightly know the things of god cannot but desire to know more and more of them, and to be led further into the mystery of them. The goats large horn is then broken into four horns, followed by a little horn that brings desolation to the sanctuary and the host of heaven 114.

The rest of the book of daniel deals with gods plan for israel. It was israel that god chose as the vehicle of his revelation and his redemption. Though daniel was a man of great prudence and courage, and had been conversant with the visions of the almighty, yet the approach of an. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt.