5 god commentary on the book of daniel chapter

Now the writing was, mene, mene, tekel, upharsin, v. Daniel 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 5 and more. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth.

Daniel 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of daniel chapter five this chapter fast forwards to 539 b. Daniel, more than any other book in the bible, gives an overview of prophecy and the times of the gentiles. Daniel everyday bible commentary series paperback june 5. Nimrod is recorded as the founder of babel, which refers to babylon, which was established shortly after the flood. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Showers commentary is clear, concise, logical, nontechnical, and thoroughly biblical.

We love the stories of courage and faith in daniel, but the prophecy in the second half of the book can befuddle us. The emphasis of the chapter is the strengthening of daniel and the satanic opposition that. To belshazzar the hand of god was a bizarre and frightening thing. But in this chapter belshazzar appoints him to the position of third ruler, as he. Shall we turn now in our bible to daniel, chapter5. At no time in history is its thrilling message more necessary than at the present hour. Daniel chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. 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.

I have heard of you, that the spirit of god is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are. Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand. Daniel 5, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 5 new international version niv the writing on the wall. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a great tree that shelters the whole world, but in his dream an angelic watcher appears and decrees that. 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. The destruction of the kingdom of babylon had been long and often foretold when it was at a distance.

To the christian, seeing the hand of god in history should. Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousands daniel 5. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. Daniel revealed the dream and its meaning to king nebuchadnezzar, and in so doing spared the lives of the wise men. The entirety of chapter 10, is concerned with daniels preparation to receive the vision. 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. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. And for years these men declared that the book of daniel was not valid. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. In this chapter, daniel says that belshazzar was king of babylon, that belshazzar was the last chaldean king, and that nebuchadnezzar was his father. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct.

Behold statesmen, councils, powerful armies, and see how god wrought to abase the pride of men, and lay human glory in the dust. 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. The most high god a commentary on the book of daniel. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.

To the christian, seeing the hand of god in history should be a constant mindset. The precarious position of the unbeliever daniel bible study chapter 6. 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. 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. Daniel 5 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Foretold to occur in the days of the persians, greeks, and romans 3. 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. 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. 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. 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 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles.

This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on. We must quickly make note that this is not daniel, whose name had been changed to belteshazzar. What we need is a guidesomeone who can paint a picture of the historical background that brings the stories in daniel to life. Please note that the term father as it is used in dan 5. In this book, we learn that the rule of god would be especially manifested. 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. 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.

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. 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. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Daniel was thankful to god for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. In spite of the warnings delivered to the babylonian royalty by daniel, they utterly ignored the warning of. 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. David guzik commentary on daniel 5 explains a disturbing message to nebuchadnezzar which god writes on a wall, and is interpreted by daniel. Your kingdom is divided and given to the medes and persians. 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. 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. The destruction of the kingdom of babylon had been long and often foretold when it was at a.

The book of daniel, together with the book of revelation, marvelously unfolds future events as god has ordained them in the program of history. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. 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. Daniel 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The name babylon means the gate of god s referring to the pagan idols. 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. Both the book of ezekiel and daniel prove to us that gods revelation. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible.

Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. God also said that he would punish the people in babylon 70 years later. Daniel 5 commentary ironsides notes on selected books. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 5 ichabod and the writing is on the wall. 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. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. In daniel 4, we see how god humbled king nebuchadnezzar, who then turned to acknowledge god. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. See how the king affronted god, and put contempt upon him. 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. Well, daniel chapter 5 is also about the departure of glory.

About seventy years after the events of daniel chapter 1 which occurred in. 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 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. Daniel 1 introduces the fundamental question that runs through the entire book, how god may continue to work his plans when all seems lost. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. God had committed government to the nations, giving the supreme dominion to.

Note, as the sin of sinners is written in the book of gods omniscience. In fact, nabonidus was the last king and belshazzar was his son. Ichabod and the writing is on the wall daniel bible study chapter 5 p2. Read daniel 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

It means no glory, for she said the glory has departed from israel. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Daniel 5 niv the writing on the wall king bible gateway. Daniel 5 serves to contrast the previous chapter by the rejection and mocking by king belshazzar and all those in attendance against god. Some time during daniels life the temple in jerusalem was destroyed and the place of gods revelation on earth ceased to exist. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. Had he refused them after announcing the doom of the kingdom. Daniel 5 is the inspired account of the judgment of god, falling upon the kingdom of babylon and upon its king, belshazzar. Daniel 5 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Book of daniel chapter 5 bible study the precarious position of the. This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 5 the writing. For here he declares his interpretation of the words is not from the desire of reward.

Not from israel, but from the greatest worldwide kingdom at that time the babylonian empire. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. 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. The total exposition, from chapter one to chapter twelve, is consistently premillennial and sheds tremendous. 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.

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. During the time of the events recorded in chapter 5, nabonidus was on the field of battle while belshazzar his son remained in babylon. Call up, point by point, the history of the kingdoms there represented. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program.