Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. Revelation bible commentary matthew henry concise. After which shall be a great earthquake, revelation 11. They focus in particular on the pressure two nations would place on israel, but the twelfth chapter of daniel assures that israel will be delivered in that final day. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Revelation 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12. Chapter 11, the centrepiece of the revelation, gives a broad sweep of history from the. The chapter is so specific, that many critics who deny supernatural revelation, have. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. However, there is a logical reason for why the content of chapter 11 follows chapter 10. These are usually not evident in an english translation, but are very clear in the original greek. But upon no one was there the influence of the book of daniel as upon john the seer, john the disciple, who wrote the apocalypse, the revelation. Aug 03, 2017 this introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. This will be the tenth sermon that has been prepared and delivered introducing us to this old testament apocalyptic book. Study guide for daniel 11 by david guzik blue letter bible. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. There seems to be an endless series of wars described in daniel 11. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy. In verse 11 of daniel 7 we see the fourth beast destroyed and given to the burning flame, but the first three beasts, described in verse 12, are allowed to survive for a while longer. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. About what must shortly come to pass by tom stewart. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. The commentary section includes running commentary on the bible text with reference to several modern versions, espe. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. But foretelling the future is not difficult for god. The sections from the seventhday adventist bible commentary on daniel and revelation were compiled in this special volume for college and academy classes. Daniel 11 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 prophecy of daniel 11 includes amazing details about great empires, political.
Commentary on daniel and revelation is taken from the two corresponding volumes of the seventhday adventist bible commentary and the paging is the same as that in the commentary. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a mans heart was given to. The last three chapters of daniel 1012 form one final vision and the most complete revelation daniel received. To keep the commentary from becoming too verbose and repetitive, ive placed the discussion of several major topics into articles, and then link to those articles within the. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. We almost seem to get lost in the description until we reach daniel 12. The two witnesses and the seventh trumpet 1 and there was given me a reed like unto a rod. A grammatical connection between chapters 10 and 11 is absent.
Daniel 11 timeline condensed one page commentary video overview daniel 11 explained condensed one page commentary revelation 7. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. We hope this dynamic commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. The beast of revelation chapter is the roman empire including the revived one that continues to this day. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56. Commentary on daniel and revelation adventist book center.
David guzik commentary on daniel 11, which contains one of the most. In this view, the book contains neither historical allusions nor predictive prophecy. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. This is known because it happens in conjunction with the two witnesses being killed, who prophesy in jerusalem for 1260 days or 42months. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the two. End times signs rapture prophecy timelines explained. Correct daniel 11 commentary with no gaps continuous timeline which. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by.
The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing. The first view holds fairly closely to what uriah smith wrote in his 1884 book, daniel and the revelation and defends a strong literal interpretation throughout the entire chapter. After the french revolution, protestant europe looked back on its extremes with disgust, and sought with fervent effort to elevate the bible to greater prominence than ever. Daniel 11 ellicotts commentary for english readers bible hub. Therefore, a total of four 1260 day time periods are alluded to in the book of daniel. Daniel spake and said, i saw in my vision by night and behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it almost makes things too easy. This versebyverse commentary on the book of daniel represents the labors of a group of contributors and is made available in textbook form for use in our seventhday adventist colleges.
Revelation chapters 419, is a commentary on the events of daniel s seventieth week daniel 9. To tell the truth, i hesitated about making a condensed commentary because it. The book of daniel interprets the book of revelation. As a matter of simple fact, it is impossible to apply the words of this chapter beginning with daniel 11. Here we are dealing with a prophecy of the final developments of the adamic probation on earth. In verses 56, we read for the first time in daniel 11 of the king of the south and the king of the north. Because of the many intricate components of the prophecy in daniel 11, some scholars have suggested that the book of daniel was written several hundred years later, during the 160s b. See our comments on chapter 10new window especially verses 7 through 11 of the revelation commentary for background concerning the concept that john will return in conjunction with the seven thunders.
Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Here, the time of the end is actually the end of the 70th seven about midway through tribulation because this huge war in daniel 11 matches the 6th trumpet war in revelation. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This is the commencement of the revelation promised in daniel 10. Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. There was given the line of thought in chapter 10 carries into chapter 11. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation print friendly through the books of revelation and daniel god gives us a thorough description of the antichrist of bible prophecy. Since the focus of this prophecy in daniel 11 is what would happen to the jewish people daniel 10. Satan versus yahovahs people the yahudim jews and israels children throughout history. Free online revelation commentary the commentary menu will take you through the chapter by chapter online commentary, starting with chapter 1. Chapter 11 measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the introduction, overview, and hermeneutical sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god.
In the following preterist commentary on daniel chapter 11, every prophecy is explained and found to be literally fulfilled. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. The book of daniel consists of an introductory chapter dan. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 12 the woman.
Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of daniel interprets the book of revelation 10 comments. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and blowing the seventh trumpet to chapter 12. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. In the explanation given in chapter 9, daniel is assured that the jewish sanctuary would be restored at the end of the. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11 the. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. White commentary on daniel and revelation hardcover november 30. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. Return from chapter 11 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page.
The book of revelation could not be understood apart from the book of daniel. Book of revelation chapter 11 the two witnesses and the. The symbolism and depiction of what is now going on in heaven is amazing. The introduction to the prophecy of daniel 11 is given in the preceding chapter.
And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. I now come to a part of this book that is deemed of the greatest importance by the protestant church, but. My fundamental reservation about the book has to do with beales modified idealist approach. I would also recommend the precept inductive study on daniel click daniel 16 living out a biblical worldview or daniel 712 gaining understanding of the time of the end click here for links to commentaries on daniel because the truths in the book of the revelation have their foundation in the prophesy in daniel. Daniel chapter 11 gives a detailed history of the transitions of kingdoms from time of darius until. They shall be slain by the beast which shall arise out of the bottomless pit, and shall arise again after three days and a half, and ascend to heaven, revelation 11. Daniel 11 explained condensed commentary daniel 11 truth. David guzik commentary on revelation 11, describes the introduction of the two witnesses, their ministry, death and reviving. Verse 38 combines with revelation to reveal the identity of the. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11.
Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. That divides that final week into two 3 12 year time periods or two 1260 day time periods. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Daniel 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. Bible a commentary on the book of revelation chapter 11. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. This period of time can be found both in daniel and revelation, daniels 70 weeks is divided. These volumes will amaze you and open your eyes to the workings of god in prophecy both past history and future history, the. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Commentary on daniel and revelation this versebyverse commentary on the book of daniel represents the labors of a group of contributors and is made available in textbook form for use in.
Revelation then becomes merely a collection of stories designed to teach spiritual truth. This view also ignores revelations prophetic character and, if carried to its logical conclusion, severs the book from any connection with actual historical events. The most detailed prophecy in the bible life, hope. The three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. It is important to realize that, daniel 7 does not fit the description of daniel 2. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help.
So they apply the four beast to babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. The chapter is so specific, that many critics who deny supernatural revelation, have insisted that it is history, written after the fact, fraudulently claiming to be. It is the usual method of the holy spirit to make the latter prophecies explanatory of the former. Commentary index daniel index previous next commentary on the bible, by adam clarke, 1831, at. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. The willful king is caesar, the beast of revelation. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535 534, in all. Revelation chapter 11 explained book of revelation each. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible.
This is the pastor bringing the message entitled daniel and revelation. In the eleventh chapter of the book of hebrews, he is numbered among the heroes of the faith, these who by faith had stopped the mouths of lions hebrews 11. According to the expositors bible commentary, the third year of cyrus was 535534, in all. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. As you read, you soon will become immersed in a fantastic display. This fact has led some historians to suggest that the book of daniel may have.