As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over. When none of the kings magicians and seers are able to reveal the dream and its meaning, young daniel steps forward endued with gods wisdom. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. Book of the prophet daniel chapter 2 the holy bible. Daniel 2 king james version kjv 2 and in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. This chapter contains narrative of the event, but the dream and its interpretation are both prophetic and.
We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. The fascinating book of daniel teacher s notes page 2 4. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream.
How would you describe the last six chapters of the book of daniel. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Higher critics who label the book of daniel a second century forgery challenge the prophetic meaning of chapter 2 at every turn and assert that the writer is merely recording history. Daniel had disclaimed all personal merit in daniel 2. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and god reveals the dream to daniel, who interprets it to the king. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. Not after he went to the king, not a week later, but immediately. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among the books.
The captive, daniel, revels its meaning to nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. If the king learned in daniel 2 that the god of israel is the giver of wisdom and revelation, he will learn from chapter 3 that he is. The book is said to make several historical blunders. As we shall soon see, daniel, through no fault of his own, will find himself in a seemingly impossible situation with a death sentence hanging over his head. Daniel chapter 2 kjv king james version im touched by daniel s thoughtfulness. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. These, then, are the dream and the visions that passed through your head as you lay. Sep 14, 2017 the book of revelation explains the book of daniel. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. Please tell your dream to us, your servants, and then we will tell you what it means. Foretells future world events to come that affects israel.
Stranded in babylon book of daniel bible study chapter 2. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Power that in nebuchadnezzars hands was a godderived daniel 2. Daniel fits into the bible in an interesting way, too. Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. Moreover, at daniels request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court. Daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream 2 now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams.
He was seeking out all the wise men to kill them, on orders from the king. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, bible knowledge, bible. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and all of chapters 37. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the. Nebuchadnezzars dreamnow in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. If the king learned in daniel 2 that the god of israel is the giver of wisdom and revelation, he will learn from chapter 3 that he is also the god who delivers his people. In the prophecy of daniel 2 we read about how god gave king nebuchadnezzar a dream with a great image of a man, made out of different metals, and how god revealed the interpretation of the dream to the prophet daniel. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors.
By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. It seems that the story of this chapter was originally entirely independent of chap. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. The dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2. God gave this dream to nebuchadnezzar and revealed the information to daniel around the year 603 b. Daniel 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Great examples of courage, faith, faithfulness, humility, patience, devotion, etc. Jan 15, 2020 the book of daniel was written in about 164 b. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. Daniel 2 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. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible.
The book keeps telling stories about how daniel and his friends are saved by god whenever the light seemed like it was about to go out and the wicked kings were about to do something horrible. Daniel chapter 2 kjv king james version im touched by daniels thoughtfulness. Also, notice that daniel immediately thanked god for answering his prayer. The languages are closely related, indeed, but why the shift.
In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. In chapter 3, nebuchadnezzar acts on the basis of the revelation given to him in chapter 2, but in a way that is inconsistent with the message of his dream. Nebuchadnezzar confesses gods kingdom 1 king nebuchadnezzar, to the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth. He also made him governor of the whole province of babylon and head of all the sages of babylon. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. Moreover, at daniel s request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad categories. From chapter 2 of the book of daniel by ken raggio. One exception to this general division of the book is in chapter 2 which relates the story of nebuchadnezzars dream. Beginning with the second chapter of daniel, the grand outline of the program of god for the period of gentile supremacy and chastisement of israel is presented for the first time.
When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 2 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. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. And in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for he has rescued daniel from the power of the lions. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. In the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar.
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