Gods people stand firm in their convictions, god honors and protects them, and the testimony of gods work makes the ungodly see and tell of the greatness of god. Dariusgrotefend has read it in the cuneiform inscriptions at persepolis, as darheush, that is, lordking, a name applied to many of the medopersian kings in common. These boys were to be, children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand. Im often torn as i approach these narrative chapters about the possibility of s.
This has long been a beloved bible story and no wonder. This is the 6th part in a 6 part series on the book of daniel. That takes us back to the time frame of chapter 5 and the handwriting on the wall. Chapter 6 accounts daniels rapid rise to power, the threat it posed to his peers, and ultimately to his own life. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Read and study daniel 6 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Whitcomb, they all follow a similar script and are all similarly useful for study, instruction, and even general reading i am currently reading the daniel commentary just for. Daniel 6 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. The first was general of the army, the second president of the palace, the third of the land and provinces. 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. Seventeen percent of the unchurched use the company phone for. Regardeth not thee, o king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day. Thus, this is not chronological for we know chapter 6 dealt with the reign of darius the mede and cyrus the persian.
Daniel refused to do anything that would, in anyones mind, think he was denying god. Verses 15 we notice to the glory of god, that though daniel was now very old, yet he was able for business, and had continued faithful to his religion. The events of this chapter occurred at the beginning of the reign of darius the mede who preceded cyrus as king of the medopersian empire. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. The fact that profane history has no record of this darius the mede has, of course, led to all kinds of irrespons. In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Byends included, the entire company of them will be swept away when. Study guide for daniel 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible.
The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel rev. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. Now, you may wish to debate this important point, but i would say that the story before us in daniel chapter 6 is possibly the most loved story in the old testament as voted by those under 9 years of age. That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel mt 24. Verses 1015 and when daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house now his windows were open in his chamber toward jerusalem and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his god, as he did aforetime. Even the king could not veto once the law was signed by the king.
This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. It assumes the last verse of the preceding chapter, and begins, and he set up a. Daniel 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Intro to daniel biblica the international bible society. Daniel chapter 6 bible skits part 6 of 6 free childrens. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. I wonder if he had used his new name if belteshazzar would now be a popular name like daniel is. Daniel bible commentary everymans bible commentary. Daniel 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Daniel wrote the book, and he seems to favor his original name.
The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. Daniel 1,daniel 6 niv daniels training in babylon in the. Does not every mans heart direct him, when in want or distress, to call upon god. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament.
There may be a gap to darius that is the successor of cambyses ii or could be part of the darius confusion discussed at the end of the comments for chapter 5. This man who was to rule for only two years was actually named darius cyaxares, ii, in secular historical accounts. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it.
Daniel certainly knew of jeremiahs prophecies about the destruction and restoration of israel. Book of daniel chapter 6 bible study lunch with lions. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. David guzik commentary on daniel 6 explains how daniel was condemned into.
The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. Daniel 6 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 duty of christians towards believing, as well as other masters. Daniel knew the law of man, but did not allow it to interfere with his relationship with god. Notice in verse 1 that daniel has this dream with visions during the 1st year of the reign of king belshazzar. Daniel 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon hi, sign out. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. Daniel and his four friends stood firm and nebuchadnezzar saw the fruit of it daniel 1. Daniel and the hebrew boys taken captive to babylon. She is in a picture dated december, 1942 when daniel was 15 years old.
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. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 6 lesson quiz daniel chapter 6 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. Christ appeared to daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. This chapter marks the end of the historical or narrative section of daniel and prepares us. The decree which darius made upon this occasion, in honour of the god of daniel, and the prosperity of daniel afterwards. When darius, upon his accession to the crown of babylon by conquest, newmodelled the government, he made daniel primeminister of state, set him at the helm, and made him first commissioner both of the treasury and of the great seal. Daniel chapter 6 bible skits part 6 of 6 free children. 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.
From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. Daniel 6 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The daniel everyday bible commentary series is very nicely done. In this position he symbolises god as supreme over the nations who are represented by the tigris. The kingdom of the medes and the persians commences at the end of chapter 5, when darius becomes the first king of this new empire at approximately 62 years of age daniel 5. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 6 and more. Indeed, it was essential for him god to prove by his miraculous acts that he had allowed his people to go into captivity in 587 b. More correctly, the place where his feet were, or the lower extremities of his limbs.
Commentary for daniel 6 the malice of daniels enemies. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Although the moody bible series is written by several authors, with the daniel book written by john c. King darius had to make a decree concerning the god of daniel to the whole world. The questions of exile are a fundamental part of the book of daniel, as noted by gleason archer the expositors bible commentary, 1985, vol.
Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 6 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. We are not told in what position the man was when daniel first saw him. In chapter four, king nebuchadnezzar relates another of his dreams, and we. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. For instance, we cannot become couch potatoes, watching six hours of tv a. Daniel chapter 6 bible skits part 6 of 6 by felicia mollohan. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 6 daniel chapter 6. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. The empire of darius was always growing, and a chapter or two farther on we.
The bible exposition commentary, 6 volumes 2002 second printing 2008 edition. What a wonderful and exciting adventure it is to go through this chapter. Daniel chapter 6 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 6. It is a very observable improvable story that we have in this chapter, how daniel by faith stopped the mouths of lions, and so obtained a good report, heb. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Daniel was first belshazzars promise to daniel was, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom, chap. 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 daniel s story. Daniel 6 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. There are so many dramatic features in this story the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of god, even wild animals and violence. The king, no doubt out of vanity, fell in line with the plot and became entrapped in his own system of supposedly permanent laws 6.
Daniel 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. That daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of judah, that captive, that slave, that serf so they seemed to put it, forgetting that he was their master by virtue of his high office. Understanding the times we live in free commentary on the book of daniel. It seemed good to darius to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, that they should be in charge of the whole kingdom. Daniels vision of the four beasts 7 3 commentary to daniel. Dont miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the book of daniel. As for daniel s three friends, he sometimes uses their old names and sometimes uses their new.
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