5 god commentary on the book of daniel chapter

The destruction of the kingdom of babylon had been long and often foretold when it was at a distance. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. During the time of the events recorded in chapter 5, nabonidus was on the field of battle while belshazzar his son remained in babylon. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. The book of daniel chapter five this chapter fast forwards to 539 b. About seventy years after the events of daniel chapter 1 which occurred in. To belshazzar the hand of god was a bizarre and frightening thing. Daniel 5 new international version niv the writing on the wall. God also said that he would punish the people in babylon 70 years later. Your kingdom is divided and given to the medes and persians. What we need is a guidesomeone who can paint a picture of the historical background that brings the stories in daniel to life. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.

Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. 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. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. Daniel 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. When the king called for daniel, it was clear that he knew his gods of gold, silver, and the like were of no use 5. Daniel, more than any other book in the bible, gives an overview of prophecy and the times of the gentiles. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Read daniel 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible.

It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel knew gods promises to israel of the future kingdom and messiah would be fulfilled and thus he remained faithful to god in spite of most of his countrymen admonishing god and having not faith in his promises. Daniel 5 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. The emphasis of the chapter is the strengthening of daniel and the satanic opposition that. Daniel 5 is the inspired account of the judgment of god, falling upon the kingdom of babylon and upon its king, belshazzar. Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. But in this chapter belshazzar appoints him to the position of third ruler, as he. And for years these men declared that the book of daniel was not valid. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. The most high god a commentary on the book of daniel. Please note that the term father as it is used in dan 5.

He should have learned 1 he should have known better than to mock the god of israel while praising the so called gods of silver and gold. How much more should we be thankful to god, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent. Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. Belshazzarrawlinson, from the assyrian inscriptions, has explained the seeming discrepancy between daniel and the heathen historians of babylon, berosus and abydenus, who say the last king nabonidus surrendered in borsippa, after babylon was taken. Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand. Daniel 4, the madness of nebuchadnezzar the fourth chapter of the bibles book of daniel tells how king nebuchadnezzar learns the lesson of god s sovereignty, who is able to bring low those who walk in pride. Now the writing was, mene, mene, tekel, upharsin, v.

Daniel 5 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. To the christian, seeing the hand of god in history should be a constant mindset. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Verses 59 in the same hour came forth the fingers of a mans hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaster of the wall of the kings palace. Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousands daniel 5. Daniel 5 serves to contrast the previous chapter by the rejection and mocking by king belshazzar and all those in attendance against god. We love the stories of courage and faith in daniel, but the prophecy in the second half of the book can befuddle us. This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniels day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. It means no glory, for she said the glory has departed from israel.

In this book, we learn that the rule of god would be especially manifested. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. In fact, nabonidus was the last king and belshazzar was his son. 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. Belshazzarrawlinson, from the assyrian inscriptions, has explained the seeming discrepancy between daniel and the heathen historians of babylon, berosus and abydenus, who say the last king nabonidus surrendered in. Note, as the sin of sinners is written in the book of gods omniscience. I have heard of you, that the spirit of god is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are. Daniel everyday bible commentary series paperback june 5. In this chapter, daniel says that belshazzar was king of babylon, that belshazzar was the last chaldean king, and that nebuchadnezzar was his father. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian.

Daniel 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 5, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Daniel 5 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. See how the king affronted god, and put contempt upon him. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. Daniel was thankful to god for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. The destruction of the kingdom of babylon had been long and often foretold when it was at a.

In spite of the warnings delivered to the babylonian royalty by daniel, they utterly ignored the warning of. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. Well, daniel chapter 5 is also about the departure of glory. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history, and the theme of the tales in chapters 16 is that god is sovereign over all earthly kings. Not from israel, but from the greatest worldwide kingdom at that time the babylonian empire. The book of daniel, together with the book of revelation, marvelously unfolds future events as god has ordained them in the program of history. Daniel 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Some time during daniels life the temple in jerusalem was destroyed and the place of gods revelation on earth ceased to exist.

The name babylon means the gate of god s referring to the pagan idols. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 5 and more. Belshazzar, the king, was not the son of nebuchadnezzar, but the grandson. There are men who call themselves bible scholars and they belong to a school known as higher criticism. Daniel 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern christianity movement. This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5. For here he declares his interpretation of the words is not from the desire of reward. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 5 ichabod and the writing is on the wall. Daniel 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.

Daniel chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the. How sad to read of a king who parties while his kingdom crumbles, and who fails to repent even when the day of judgment is divinely revealed to him. At no time in history is its thrilling message more necessary than at the present hour. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.

Daniel 5 describes the hand of god in the writing on the wall, but it also describes the hand of god in the history of babylon and of israel. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a great tree that shelters the whole world, but in his dream an angelic watcher appears and decrees that. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. 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. Oct 04, 2017 the book of daniel, together with the book of revelation, marvelously unfolds future events as god has ordained them in the program of history. Shall we turn now in our bible to daniel, chapter5. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. The precarious position of the unbeliever daniel bible study chapter 6.

David guzik commentary on daniel 5 explains a disturbing message to nebuchadnezzar which god writes on a wall, and is interpreted by daniel. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 5 the writing. Daniel revealed the dream and its meaning to king nebuchadnezzar, and in so doing spared the lives of the wise men. Note, as the sin of sinners is written in the book of gods omniscience, so the doom of sinners is written in the book of gods law.

Both the book of ezekiel and daniel prove to us that gods revelation. The total exposition, from chapter one to chapter twelve, is consistently premillennial and sheds tremendous. Daniel 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. 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. Showers commentary is clear, concise, logical, nontechnical, and thoroughly biblical. Foretold to occur in the days of the persians, greeks, and romans 3. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Who this certain person was we may be at no loss to determine, if we consider him as described in the attire of the highpriest, and compare the passage with exodus 28. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost. Daniel 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

We must quickly make note that this is not daniel, whose name had been changed to belteshazzar. In daniel 4, we see how god humbled king nebuchadnezzar, who then turned to acknowledge god. Nimrod is recorded as the founder of babel, which refers to babylon, which was established shortly after the flood. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. Many consult servants of god on curious questions, or to explain difficult subjects, but without asking the way of salvation, or the path of duty.

Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Book of daniel chapter 5 bible study the precarious position of the. Ichabod and the writing is on the wall daniel bible study chapter 5 p2. Had he refused them after announcing the doom of the kingdom. Daniel 5 niv the writing on the wall king bible gateway. God had committed government to the nations, giving the supreme dominion to. To the christian, seeing the hand of god in history should. And it is here the king identifies this man as daniel, for god had protected him, and protected his true identity, just as he protects you and me. The entirety of chapter 10, is concerned with daniels preparation to receive the vision. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5.