That takes us back to the time frame of chapter 5 and the handwriting on the wall. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. They depict four distinct principalities of government, contemporary one with the. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
The prophetic chapters of the book of daniel date to 167164 bc, with daniel 7 dated somewhat earlier than the rest. Daniel 7, new living translation nlt the bible app. Chapter seven daniel 7 in daniel 5, we had the record of the last year, indeed of the last hours, of the kingship of belshazzar. Subsequent revelations in the book of daniel also evoked in the prophet some kind of agony or distress see dan 8. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. This chapter continues the aramaic section, which unites the two obvious literary divisions chapters 16 and 712 of daniel. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. The dream of daniel 7 moves far beyond daniels day to the coming of israel s king to end all gentile kingdoms and to establish his eternal kingdom. 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. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of. He wrote down the substance of his dream 2 daniel said. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has. I suppose christian blood is just not important to the printers of history books and.
Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. Daniel kept his walk with god to be a witness to his own people as well as the gentiles. Gods complete control and sovereignty of all historical events, both individual and national is the theological theme of the book of daniel. The first one has to do with gentile dominion and describes the kingdoms who would rule the world from daniels time until now. Darius sets daniel up over the princes one of only 3. A popular teaching is that the little horn is a minor seleucide king named antiochus ephiphanes who ruled eleven years from 175164 b. 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. He approached the ancient one and was led into his presence. Chapters 7 and 8 occur after chapter 4, but before chapter 5. Twice in dan 7 daniel speaks of his distress here, and in v 28.
Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. Who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn. As the expositors bible commentary explains, the lion symbol was. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world ruler, whose position fitted him for receiving such a revelation. Notice in verse 1 that daniel has this dream with visions during the 1st year of the reign of king belshazzar. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. These later chapters consist of four prophetic dreamsvisions given to daniel but it is this first one, here in chapter 7, that provides the foundation and basis of the subsequent revelation. Daniel had a dream and saw visions as he lay in his bed. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 57, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question.
The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. The second involves a judgment by the ancient of days, and the coronation of the son of man 914. The interpretation of these visions, given him by an angel that stood by, daniel 7. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Daniel 712 new international version niv daniels dream of four beasts. Daniel 712 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. To insight777 it wasnt of belshazzar that the robe n chain were put on daniel. Daniel 7 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. Thus, this is not chronological for we know chapter 6 dealt with the reign of darius the mede and cyrus the persian. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon.
Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app. Stalin killed many more than hitler ever did and that fact of history is hidden well. Daniel 7, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. Chapter 7 1 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. The book of daniel chapter seven in the first year of belshazzar 552 b. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Then in the five chapters that complete the book things are revealed to daniel that mainly concern his people, though details as to the nations are referred to. Daniel chapter 7 commentary northwest college of the bible. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. The prophecies beginning in chapter seven start a new timeschedule, beginning in the first year of belshazzars reign, that is, before the narrative of chapter five.
These bible trivia questions daniel chapter 7 are free, interactive, and printable. Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. 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. So this is an important chapter in understanding the rest of this book. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. God keeps a record in heaven and that is what is spoken of by the books. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of.
Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. After this i saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly.
His vision of gods throne of government and judgment, daniel 7. The phrase son of man is retained here because of its use in the new testament as a title of jesus, probably based largely on this verse. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. With chapter 7 the book of daniel shifts from a chronological account of the prophets life in babylon to a series of prophetic visions he received. These 4 beasts are possibly, the kingdoms of the image in chapter 2 of daniel. Read and study daniel 7 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. The six former chapters of this book were historical. Please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz daniel chapter 7 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers.
Sep 20, 2017 who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn. Daniel 10 the story of experiences to be expanded in gabriels long narration notice, in verse 1, that the thing revealed to daniel was true and that the scripture or writing of truth in verse 21 must be the thing the drama of the long story gabriel tells begins in the last part of chapter 10 and continues through chapter 11 and part of chapter 12. The date mentioned in the text would be about 552551 b. Chapter 7 the six former chapters of this book were historical.
The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. What insight do we get about the meaning of the sea. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the. 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.
Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. And i saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns. After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language. Have we studied anything in the book of daniel so far that seems even remotely similar. Daniel 7 niv bible in the first year of belshazzar king.