Many subjects are handled quickly and succinctly in the book. Daniel 4 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. The following chapters 4 6 not only show daniel and his friends exemplary faithfulness but also indicate various characteristics of the heathen world empires, which will find their culmination in the time of the end. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah. Nebuchadnezzar was a great king, but in this chapter he recognized that gods kingdom was far greater and his dominion was completely unique because it is an everlasting kingdom. Book of daniel chapter 4 commentary on nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree video bible study part a.
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. God had shown himself to nebuchadnezzar earlier through daniel who had both revealed and. Daniel 4, the madness of nebuchadnezzar the fourth chapter of the bibles book of daniel tells how king nebuchadnezzar learns the lesson of gods sovereignty, who is able to bring low those who walk in pride. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. The writer of this chapter is nebuchadnezzar himself. It served as a book of encouragement to the babylonian exiles, whose hearts were no doubt lightened by daniels predictions of the ultimate triumph of israel over her enemies. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. 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. Well, not quite that exciting but something very close nebuchadnezzar and the fiery furnace.
Daniel 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Its a dangerous thing to continue in willing disobedience to god. In james 4 there is a logical progression throughout the chapter, while still allowing some verses to cover individual topics. Daniel 4, the madness of nebuchadnezzar tells how king nebuchadnezzar learns the lesson. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Back in bible times, they did something interesting when they signed their letters. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. When he proudly reveled in his own accomplishments. It is generally accepted that the book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish.
Daniel 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a great tree that shelters the whole world, but in his dream an angelic watcher appears and decrees that the tree must be cut down and that for seven years. It must be our confession, the language of our convictions. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His blessings withdrawn open our lives to disaster. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. As i was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me. As we look at this chapter, it is important to remember that the book of james is written to christians. 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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. My wife and i are studying daniel, olivet discourse and revelation over the last few years, so i purchased this book and walvoords daniel commentary to help us more thououghly understand. You see, it is the personal testimony of a man who at the time of writing was the most powerful person in the entire earth. This chapter continues the story of how the mighty ruler nebuchadnezzar came to capitulate to the god of the captives he brought back from judea. Show your modernday letter, and where it is signed. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by longman, tremper.
Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. Punished with insanity for his haughtiness, he sinks to the level of the beasts illustrating psalms 49. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Bible study commentary on the christian life as shown in the book of daniel chapter 4 concerning nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom.
Daniel overview william barclays daily study bible. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel 4 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The kings praise of yahweh opens and closes the chapter cf. Beauty of soul a standing rebuke in the third chapter of isaiahs prophecy mention is made of the prevailing pride of the daughters of zion, with their tinkling. Nebuchadnezzar, after having subdued all the neighbouring countries, and greatly enriched and adorned his own, became so intoxicated with his prosperity, as to draw down upon himself a very remarkable judgment, of which this chapter gives a particular account, in the very words of the edict or proclamation which the babylonyish monarch issued on his restoration to the throne. Daniel 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The opposition between bestial and human life, set forth here, is a key to interpret the symbolism in the seventh chapter concerning the beasts and the son of man.
This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. We looked last time at nebuchadnezzar and the temple of doom. Jeremiah had cautioned the captives to live in babylon peaceably and prosper because after 70 years they would return to their homeland jer. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 4 and more. The penman of this chapter is nebuchadnezzar himself. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true god. 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. This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5.
Most of us have read daniels book and know that this king repeatedly got lost in the cares of life and again will turn from god. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. To this extent i was a little disappointed for i have heard and read some of his other material and he gave quite extensive details and explanations. Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Daniel 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition. God also said that he would punish the people in babylon 70 years later. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. A very good example of that is time, times, and half a time. Daniel 4 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. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue. Daniel 4 is a legend set in the royal court, like the other tales of chapters 16. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniels seventieth week daniel 9. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Daniel 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7000 pages of. Daniel 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7.
David guzik commentary on daniel 4 describes how nebuchadnezzar has another dream, prophesying the rise and fall of the king. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and. Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations and languages that dwell in all the earth. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel the niv application commentary. This chapter was written by nebuchadnezzar himself. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Continuing to remember, daniel tells of a package coming in the mail from dachau. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. Daniel chapter 4 records a public decree of king nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations and languages. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. 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.
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