Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the. David guzik commentary on daniel 1 keeping pure in the face of adversity, gives the introduction to the book of daniel. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniel s life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. The first chapter of daniel is a beautifully written, moving story of the early days.
Daniel chapter 10 daniel s last vision pastor tom luitwieler 11222015. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. He was carried captive to babylon in the fourth year of jehoiachin, b. Daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. The book is also an eschatology, meaning a divine revelation concerning the. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b. Read daniel 1 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible.
Daniel 1 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Daniel chapter 2 kjv king james version im touched by daniel s thoughtfulness. Daniel chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 1 and more. Daniel 1 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. This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniels life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. Warren wiersbe entitles this chapter liars, laws, and lions. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Read daniel 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel and his friends knew that these things would not please god. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives.
Daniel 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. But god looked after them, because they were loyal to him. This bible study commentary on daniel chapter 1 looks at the exile in babylon and compares it with the christian life today. The book of daniel must be understood through the spirit, if we are to understand anything it. Bible believing christianity in light of the angloisrael truth. Daniel was of noble birth, if not one of the royal family of judah. 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 and his friends get their wisdom and understanding from god.
The choice made of daniel and some other young men, to be brought up for nebuchadnezzars. Daniel bible commentary everymans bible commentary. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. 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.
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