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. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Sep 16, 2012 the devilish puppet master of the wordfaith movement justin peters selected scriptures duration. The book of daniel, bible prophecy, the antichrist, the abomination of desolation, daniel chapter 11, daniel chapter 12, the wrath of god, the prophet daniel, the great tribulation this is an edited recording of a class on daniel chapter 11. Daniel 12, new international version niv the bible app. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. A world religion, based on the abomination of desolation. In fact, nabonidus was the last king and belshazzar was his son. While the book of daniel does not mention antiochus iv by name, chapter 11, verses 2145 reads like a chronicle of his reign. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. We have no problem seeing people running to and fro. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
In this chapter, daniel says that belshazzar was king of babylon, that belshazzar was the last chaldean king, and that nebuchadnezzar was his father. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. Practically all of the critics limit the application to the last days of antiochus, supposing that daniel was totally mistaken about the resurrection which he mentioned, there being no resurrection whatever that marked the closing of the antiochus persecution. Michael, the great prince who stands up for israel chapter outline top. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title of the great prince, points out the divine saviour. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. Chapter 12 concludes the literary unit of chapters 1012, which has one unified message. 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. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve.
Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. However, if chapters 16 and 712 appear, at first glance, to be very different stories, they are, in fact, one storythe story of gods providential care. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. They depict four distinct principalities of government, contemporary one with the. 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. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015. This final chapter of daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.
This one gave me such detail about the future of my people that in your time scholars who dont believe in predictive prophecy have tried to make the claim that i didnt really write my story at all. That is because it appears the first four verses still cover the interfacing of the angel and daniel. At that time michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Daniel has revealed enough to us so that the book really can be sealed. Strengthened by his riches, he shall stir up all kingdoms, even that of greece. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. 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 if to be literally understood gives some intimation. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015.
Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. All that is left is tell you the about the tribulation, jesus second coming, the antichrist and explain what it has to do with our life today. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times.
Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. 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. Then he said to me, do not fear, daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your god, your words were heard. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea. Our chapter furnishes us with details preparatory to the prophetic revelations made in daniel 11 and daniel 12. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. The end of the tribulation and the coming millennial reign of christ chapter outline top. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. 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. This is a description of the great tribulation christ echoes in matthew 24. The devilish puppet master of the wordfaith movement justin peters selected scriptures duration.
In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. What is the significance of 1,335 days mentioned in daniel. The big picture chapter 10 prelude as if the dream predicting the messiahs coming wasnt enough, two years later i received another revelation. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i. However, if chapters 16 and 712 appear, at first glance, to be very different stories, they are, in fact, one storythe story of gods providential care for gods peopletold from two different perspectives.
Michael stands to watch over the children of israel from the very beginning of the tribulation. 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. Lehman strauss said this part of the book of daniel is the least read and studied and further, commentators who. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Chapter 12 concludes the literary unit of chapters 10 12, which has one unified message. Daniel 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. They are very instructive, as showing us the way in which angelic beings may act as ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation heb. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. However, albert barnes in barnes notes on the old testament feels that a break can be made after 12. The passage states that from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. In context with daniel 10, we see the heavenly hosts of god intervening on the behalf of the saints, in this case israel.
Hosea chapter 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Ken van zyl i am a retired south african educationist living in brazil. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Protection and resurrection daniel 12 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. This is lesson 2 on daniel 11and all of chapter 12.