Vessel commentary on the book of daniel chapter 1

This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and. These vessels as spoils he put in the house of his god, for his. Tonight we come to the seventh chapter of daniel, a great and historic chapter in the old testament. In world history there were two kings named nebuchadnezzar. 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. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is. Most historians consider that cyrus then besieged babylon. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 1 and more. Their names are daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8.

The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Irrespective of the fact that these two instances occur in highly wrought. Bible believing christianity in light of the angloisrael truth. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Nebuchadnezzar took only part of the vessels, as he did not intend wholly to overthrow the state, but to make it tributary, and to leave such vessels as were. Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.

From the first time we are introduced to him as a young lad in chapter 1 to the time of his approaching death in chapter 12, daniel was a man who was faithful to his god. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god. In todays sermon, i want to place before you 3 valuable lessons i learned from the lives of daniel and his friends. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Esther is the last of the historical books of the bible, so its main character is named esther that is, venus, the morning star, which sheds its light after all the other stars have ceased to shine, and while the sun still delays rising.

The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. In addition, nebuchadnezzar never acknowledges what the narrator asserted in the opening verses of the book. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. These vessels he carried into the house of his god. Chapter 1 daniel is established at the court of babylon. God reigns over the nation and over the individual. God gave him the victory over judah and jerusalem 1. In this expedition nebuchadnezzar carried away some of the vessels of the temple, and some captives, among whom was daniel and his friends. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Choosing men to train king nebuchadnezzar wanted to have some of the men from among the exiled members of the royal family to be his servants. The greek versions of this verse agree with each other and with the msssoretic text, save that the septuagint has instead of.

Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. 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. Daniel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. The vessels of the sanctuary were carried away, part of them, v. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. See how holy things, once used for the noblest purposes, become of no further service when the spirit of god is gone from the church. It is the second one we will study about in the book of daniel. The first chapter of daniel establishes that god is the focus of the book. Daniel 1 introduction overview of the book of daniel is not about daniel. There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of their training they proved ten times better than all. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream.

The choice made of daniel, and some other young men, to be brought up in the chaldean literature, that they might be fitted to serve the government, and the provision made for them v. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Like abraham, moses, and joshua, daniel was gods vessel, a tool in his hands to accomplish his. As for daniels three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. Now, at the beginning of chapter 3 others must bow 3. There is no hint of the despair caused by the displacement paralleling that expressed in psalm 7. Dec 11, 2011 why daniel does not object is unknown, as is daniel s whereabouts in chapter 3. 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. Were going to begin tonight to study the seventh chapter, but it is so.

Making godly decisions is a prominent theme in the book of daniel. Archaeologists have found stones, tablets, and walls that tell. These sacred vessel, once dedicated only to gods service, were filled with wine and then they were lifted high as toast after toast was made to their pagan gods. They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to. He faced death on several occasions, but he did not deny his faith or convictions. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. Gives them exhortations concerning continence, chastity, and matrimonial fidelity, 38. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. 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. There was a niche in the wall where probably the king sat and behind the niche the wall was covered in white plaster. His god baal, or bell, and nebo, which words they put into the names of their kings and favourites.

Aug 22, 2015 daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of christ, so that whether i come and see you or am absent, i may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, came nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, to jerusalem and besieged it. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name.

Daniel chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. From this first captivity, most think the seventy years are to be dated. Security and sensuality are sad proofs of approaching ruin. He did not take them all at once, but on different occasions. Speaks concerning their love to each other, and love to the churches of christ. For years god had been sending prophets to the backsliding kings of judah, warning them that this day would come. Daniel himself received 4 visions which described in the second half of daniel, chapters 712 da 7. On this expedition taking egypt in his way the king of babylon set out towards the end of the third year of jehoiakim, but did not take. Daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015.

The book of daniel does not describe the conditions of the exile. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. He chose his chief administrator, ashpenaz, to select. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. The apostle exhorts them to attend to the directions which he had already given them, that they might know how to walk and please god, 1,2. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel and his friends get their wisdom and understanding from god. Daniel 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by darren rogers, daniel 1. Why daniel does not object is unknown, as is daniels whereabouts in chapter 3. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Take your bible, if you will, and lets look together at the book of daniel.

Walvoord in his book commentary on daniel reports that archaeologists discovered a huge throne room in babylon which was 56 feet wide and 173 feet long. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Commentary for daniel 1 daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the possessor of sovereign will and power. Were having a wonderful time studying this wonderful prophesy in the book of daniel. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible.