Yet commentary on the book of daniel chapter 6

The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. 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. Daniel 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Daniel 16 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Dariusgrotefend has read it in the cuneiform inscriptions at persepolis, as darheush, that is, lordking, a name applied to many of the medopersian kings in common. What a wonderful and exciting adventure it is to go through this chapter. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. But chapter 6 identifies what sustained daniel over the many years of his. This man who was to rule for only two years was actually named darius cyaxares, ii, in secular historical accounts. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 6 daniel chapter 6. One explanation suggests darius is simply another name for cyrus.

Daniel does not give a continued history of the reigns in which he lived, nor of the stateaffairs of the kingdoms of chaldea and persia, though he was. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Warren wiersbe entitles this chapter liars, laws, and lions. The empire of darius was always growing, and a chapter or two farther on we. The events recorded in this chapter undoubtedly played some part in cyrus. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. There are so many dramatic features in this story the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of god, even wild animals and violence. Im often torn as i approach these narrative chapters about the possibility of s. The decree they obtained against prayer for thirty days. Regardeth not thee, o king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day. The topic of both is the humbling or overthrow of the pagan kingdom. Daniel does not give a continued history of the reigns in which he lived, nor of the stateaffairs of the kingdoms of chaldea and persia, though he was himself a great man in those affairs.

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. Jerome not only asserts, but proves by the testimony of josephus, trogus pompeius, and other historians. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. In the other 6chapters, we read about daniel s dreams. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Although daniel was not, on the creation of this board, made chief of it. 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. It pleased darius to set over the kingdom an hundred.

This has long been a beloved bible story and no wonder. It pleased darius that this darius was the cyaxares of xenophon, as has been observed in note on daniel 5. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. In chapter 6, daniel now starts serving king darius, a leader some historians believe had previously served as one of the generals of cyrus, the persian emperor. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. The events of this chapter occurred at the beginning of the reign of darius the mede who preceded cyrus as king of the medopersian empire.

Daniel 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. He besieged jerusalem, soon made himself master of it, seized the king, took whom he pleased and what he pleased away with him, and then. Chapter 6 accounts daniels rapid rise to power, the threat it posed to his peers, and ultimately to his own life. Book of daniel chapter 6 bible study lunch with lions. Daniel regarded god, and therefore prayed, and we have reason to think prayed for the king and his government, yet this is construed as not regarding the king. The passage alternates between three points of view throughout the chapter. The kingdom of the medes and the persians commences at the end of chapter 5, when darius becomes the first king of this new empire at approximately 62 years of age daniel 5. To forbid prayer for thirty days, is, for so long, to rob god of all the tribute he has from man, and to rob man of all the comfort he has in god. But as a note, remember that the book of daniel weaves these narrative accounts with the more cryptic. But he selects such particular passages of story as serve for the confirming of our faith in god and the encouraging of. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. Though god is sovereign and in control of the universe, we are responsible to obey his directives in the word of god.

Daniel 4 and daniel 5 are to be read in concert, chapter 4 introducing theme c of the chiasm, and chapter 5 reprising it see the big picture in the book of daniel for an explanation of the themes in and structure of daniel. Of the first descent which nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, in the first year of his reign, made upon judah and jerusalem, in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, and his success in that expedition dan. God is not the source of evil, but he is able in his sovereign rule and his omnipotence to utilize. So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against daniel concerning the kingdom. The old testament prophets didnt see the two aspects of the coming of the messiah. Daniel 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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 daniel s story.

He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. She is in a picture dated december, 1942 when daniel was 15 years old. That excellent spirit which daniel was endued with, and that established reputation which he had gained, could not protect him from these poisonous darts. Even the king could not veto once the law was signed by the king. Daniel 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament as voted by those under 9 years of age. Daniel bible commentary everymans bible commentary. Daniel 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

Daniels enemies used this established concept of persian law to entrap daniel and outmaneuver the king, who was actually fond of daniel and wanted to save him daniel 6. Daniel ignores the decree which the king signed daniel 6. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The fact that profane history has no record of this darius the mede has, of course, led to all kinds of irrespons. The beginning of the advent season takes us to daniel 6. That daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of judah, that captive, that slave, that serf so they seemed to put it, forgetting that he was their master by virtue of his high office. Daniel 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction.

Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by longman, tremper. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition by. The kingdom of everlasting righteousness hasnt yet come to power, all the visions and prophecies havent yet been fulfilled. Book of daniel chronology of daniel gene getz brief videos discussing principles from the book of daniel daniel 1. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament. In the first 6 chapters, weread about daniel and his friends. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel the niv application commentary. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. It seemed good to darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they should be in charge of the whole kingdom. The king, no doubt out of vanity, fell in line with the plot and became entrapped in his own system of supposedly permanent laws 6. It assumes the last verse of the preceding chapter, and begins, and he set up a.

As a viceroy for cyrus, darius enlisted the help of babylonian nobles to govern the conquered territory. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel was the chief of the presidents, the prime minister of the king, and yet. Daniel knew the law of man, but did not allow it to interfere with his relationship with god.

Daniel chapter 6 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 6. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Daniels continuance and constancy in prayer, notwithstanding that decree. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt.

The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. Commentary on daniel 6 by matthew henry blue letter bible. There may be a gap to darius that is the successor of cambyses ii or could be part of the darius confusion discussed at the end of the comments for chapter 5. The persian empire became the largest that the world had yet seen, eventually.