Yet commentary on the book of daniel chapter 8

In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes, which was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. As we mentioned earlier, the use of different languages probably has much to do with the different audiences. Jesus only reference to the book of daniel is to a future abomination of desolation matthew 24. Daniel 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. This chapter contains daniel s vision of the ram and hegoat, 114. They tell us that the angel gabriel returned to daniel over a decade after the evening morning vision to make it clear to him, and thus providing the place in history to begin the 2300. 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. Daniel chapter 8 the ram and the goat pastor tom luitwieler 10252015. The goats large horn is then broken into four horns, followed by a little horn that brings desolation to the sanctuary and the host of heaven 114. These youths scrupled concerning the meat, lest it should be sinful.

Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him. Recall that since chapter 2, daniels record had been given in aramaic. Read daniel 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. One has to study daniel s prophesies together with revelation of john. Chapter 8 contains a prophecy that has already been fulfilled. 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. The book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish. 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 the subject of the vision is antiochus oppression of the. Daniel chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. Daniels interpretation of the words on the wall was effortless for him, because he already knew the national events of several hundred years into the future.

Daniel 8 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. This chapter expands the visions of chapters two and seven. And i daniel fainted rather, languished, or pined, being overwhelmed with grief at the calamities which i learned by the vision were to come upon my countrymen, and also for the profanation of the temple in those days. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from. They were expecting the messiah to come around 32 bc ibid. This chapter contains daniels vision of the ram and hegoat, daniel 8. This chapter cannot be understood properly without comprehending the first vision of chapter 7 that comprises its base. Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. During the reign of antiochus epiphanes, it is when the transgressors are come to the full. It is intended to help you better understand some of. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. Read daniel 8 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.

These things cyrus knew from reading the book of prophecy which isaiah had left behind two hundred and ten years earlier antiquities book 11. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. The book of daniel chapter eight in the third year of king belshazzar 550 b. Verse 20 of this chapter tells us the two horns are the kings of media and persia. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 8 and more. The scene here narrows from worldwide prophecies to those affecting the one covenantpeople in the five. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Though daniel was a man of great prudence and courage, and had been conversant with the visions of the almighty, yet the approach of an extraordinary messenger from heaven put him into this fright. The vision of chapter 8 came two years after that of chapter 7. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. The emphasis in this chapter is on the little horn, as the emphasis in chapter7. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of. Though daniel was a man of great prudence and courage, and had been conversant with the visions of the almighty, yet the approach of an. 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 i was astonished at the vision, but none understood it the meaning of this clause seems to be, that though daniel was greatly troubled at this vision. Daniel 8, new international version niv the bible app. The chapter concludes with the distress of daniel on account of the fearful judgments with which his country should be visited in after ages, daniel 8. When mystery babylon falls, will begin to culminate thfinal 42month reign of the 10 horns by this angel that was, and is not, yet is who will go into perdition. Daniel 8 daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway.

Verse 1 in the third year of the reign of belshazzar we now come once more to the hebrew, the chaldee part of the book being finished. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Suffering did not daunt daniels purpose to live for god. Young taught the scriptures until his death in 1968. My understanding of daniel s chapter 8 is exactly the same with timothy waynes who commented on this chapter on 3 620. Also the term translated days in the king james version is seen to actually read evening and morning. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a. Daniel chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the. The hebrew word that is used in reference of cleansing from sin is khawtaw and it is not used once in chapter 8 of daniel. One has to study daniels prophesies together with revelation of john. God bless you all and give you strong faith and apokalipses. The versions here are at variance with each other and.

By the ram, the empire of the medes and persians was pointed out, as explained by the angel gabriel, daniel 8. Daniel 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Chronologically, it was before the fall of belshazzar in chapter 5. The little horn mentioned in the ninth verse, or fierce king, as interpreted in the twentythird, is supposed by some to denote antiochus epiphanes. In the third year of belshazzar was king, another vision was seen by daniel. The consternation that daniel was in upon the approach of his instructor daniel 8. Whatever they called him, he still held fast the spirit of an israelite.

Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The prophet daniel had two years to think about the visions of the 4 beasts of chapter 7 compare 7. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition. Here, however, only two of the four kingdoms of daniel 2 see notes and daniel 7 see above are in view the medopersian and the greek clearly identified in verses 2021. With chapter 8, the book again switches to the hebrew language. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.

Josephus believes the little horn of daniel 8 who was to make war on the jewish nation was antiochus epiphanes antiquities book 10. The insolence of antiochus was a wickedness against heaven, and the heavenly order of things. 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. The book of daniel chapter 8 the king of fierce countenance.

Oct 30, 2015 daniel chapter 8 the ram and the goat pastor tom luitwieler 10252015. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. In this chapter, two of those kingdoms are discussed in more detail. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. The seventh day adventists who hold to the 1844 doctrine teach that daniel 9 provides the starting date for the 2300day prophecy of the previous chapter. The visions and prophecies of this chapter look only and entirely at the events that were then shortly to come to pass in the monarchies of persia and greece, and seem not to have any further reference at all. This is appropriate since the rest of the book is concerned with gods program for israel. Evidently daniel was in babylon when he had this vision, but what he saw. This time daniels vision involves a ram and a goat. Although there is no parallel to the gold head of chapter 2 or the lion of chapter 7, this chapter begins with the ram which parallels the chest and arms of chapter 2 and the bear of chapter 7. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer.

Daniel 8 new international version niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. The consternation that daniel was in upon the approach of his instructor. Daniel 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. God gives daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of babylon. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. It was not as a learned exegete but as a humble pupil in the school of god that e. This chapter contains daniels vision of the ram and hegoat, 114. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context.

I am going to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath, because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end. Daniel was not present there personally, but in vision. Yet, the vision he receives in chapter 8 leaves him exhausted and physically ill. Its first king, cyrus the great, was prophesied by name in the book of isaiah. One of the horns is small but grows great and prospers in everything it does. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. God sends ten plagues upon the egyptians and frees the nation of israel from slavery, the first passover occurs, moses parts the red sea, the ten commandments are proclaimed, and the lord dwells among his chosen people. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. In the first year of his reign i daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the lord came to jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of jerusalem 9. His commentary on daniel is not the least valuable part of his legacy to the church.

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The people that do know their god shall be strong, wrote daniel. Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand. Book of daniel chronology of daniel gene getz brief videos discussing principles from the book of daniel daniel 1. 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. The little horns similarity to the antichrist chapter outline top. Such language is very extravagant, after the manner of prophecy. Daniel 8 tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a. Though god is sovereign and in control of the universe, we are responsible to obey his directives in the word of god. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch. While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. There is some debate as to whether i enoch is dependent on daniel or vice versa.

With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. 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. Marlo on daniel 8 the continuation of the 10 horns or toes is explained in revelation and 17 by the uniting of their kingdom with the angel or beast that will ascend out of the bottomless pit. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Its interesting that the visions of chapter 8 were given before the handwriting on the wall in chapter 5. We saw in daniel chapter 7 that god gave daniel a vision of the four coming world empires. Chapter 8 is about the actions of the worldpowers at the endtime.