This is a further explanation of the worldruling empires, showing national characteristics, but this time designed into animals of the. In the third year of the reign of king belshazzar a vision appeared to me. The event being to take place at the time of the end makes it likely that the antichrist ultimately referred to besides the immediate reference to antiochus in this chapter, and the one in daniel 7. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews.
In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked, a fiercelooking king. This horn had eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. Daniel 8, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel s prophecy describes the reign of one of the later syrian kings, antiochus iv, surnamed epiphanes the manifest or the illustrious. No wonder that critics and kindred infidels have tried their very best to break down the authenticity of this book. This is spite of the fact that daniel had a reputation for being able to understand and interpret all kinds of. Daniel 8 commentaryunderstanding daniel 8 revelation. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Upon claiming the seleucid throne, antiochus compelled his subjects to worship the greek god zeus. Daniel 8 new international version niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat.
Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniel s codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes. William miller correctly determined that the 2, 300 days of daniel 8. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon. In the ancient manuscripts, the book of daniel here resumes using the hebrew language. At the latter end of this kingdom appears a fierce and shrewd king who is undoubtedly antiochus. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel, as all prophetic books, gives hope to the believer. Gabriel interprets daniels vision 22 the four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power. With tragic wit, the jews named him epimanes, or the madman, when it became apparent that his policies were violently antijewish. At the latter end of this kingdom appears a fierce and shrewd king who is. The alexandrine empire has been broken into four kingdoms daniel 8.
It shows what god can do with a young person that will hold him in good stead. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. 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. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel a commentary kindle edition by white, chris. And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand. Daniel 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Daniel 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. Study daniel 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The phrase son of man is retained as a form of address here because of its possible association with son of man in the new testament. This is said to be in the latter time of the kingdom of the greeks, when the transgressors are come to the full daniel 8. The large horn of this verse is alexander the great, the king and general whose military genius was responsible for the defeat of persia and the vast extent of the greek empire. 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. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. The adjective form of this term means hairy, therefore, the additional word shaggy in 8. Daniel 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniels prophecy describes the reign of one of the later syrian kings, antiochus iv, surnamed epiphanes the manifest or the illustrious.
Read daniel 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel aquinas study bible on the book of daniel introduction. Its whats called a popular commentary, which deals more with practical application. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Daniels fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that longcontinued calamities were foretold. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel a commentary. In the one hundred and thirtyseventh year of the greek monarchy. Aquinas study bible on the book of daniel introduction.
Divisions and contents when the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a and. Out of one of the four divisions of alexander the greats empire, an infamous king arose. The book of daniel has been torn apart limb for limb by the discipline that calls itself higher. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniels codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes.
Daniel 8 the prophecy so accurate that is almost unbelievable. Daniel chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. Daniel 8 daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. Its not a critical commentary, so its not full of information about etymology, syntax and dramatic nuances in the text. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Wuas decided to publish a twomonth single edition for two reasons. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people. And in the latter time of their kingdom toward the close of the kingdom of the four kings that divided alexanders kingdom. 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. This is an excellent commentary on the book of daniel. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Daniel 8 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from. Suffering did not daunt daniels purpose to live for god. As stated above, horns are often used in the bible to symbolize kings. Daniel s fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that longcontinued calamities were foretold. And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. The matter is put into a little compass, turn, or burn.
Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. This larger, single issue of the day star is a double issue and represents the july and august 1998 editions. William miller correctly identified the end of the 2,300 days as the spring of 1844. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 8 and more. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. Proud men are still ready to say, as nebuchadnezzar, who is the lord, that i should fear his power. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him.
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