Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure. Acts 11 commentary peters defense of his gentile mission. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never has been since there was a nation till that time. The last two chapters 11 and 12 are the last recorded communications with daniel. Chapter 10 is a prelude to the final vision in the book of daniel. Then peters mind cleared, and he fully realized what happened. Brinsmead a verse by verse commentary on daniel eleven published by international health institute 1666 south university boulevard, denver, colorado 80210, u. Michael signifies, who is like god, and his name, with the title.
Mar 01, 2016 the book of daniel chapter 11 a vile person, the antichrist. This was the moment of daniel understanding the scripture writing of truth dan. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Acts 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church.
Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. A comparison of the last verses of acts 11 and this chapter acts 12 suggests that barnabas and paul made that trip to jerusalem with relief for the victims of the famine at about the time of the events given in acts 12, this being in 44 a. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 12 and more. Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Gods time to help, is when things are brought to the last extremity. There is a similar description in the old testament, in the book called daniel. Acts 12 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. In our studies on daniel, we have argued at length that antiochus was a.
At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him. Acts 12 commentary william barclays daily study bible. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. Behold, three more kings shall arise in persia, and a fourth shall be far richer than all of them. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Try here the 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. Daniel 11 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. 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 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Read daniel 11 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Chapter 12 focuses on daniel, nearing the time of his death, and the hope he shares with all true believers of entering into the kingdom of god after his resurrection from the dead. Thus the angel was sent with an answer of peace to daniels prayer, while he.
Song of solomon, isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel, daniel, hosea, joel. Daniel 12 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 11 antiochus and antichrist revisited introduction 1. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth.
This vision, found in chapters 11 and 12, will cover the history of the jews from daniel s day down until the fall of jerusalem in ad 70. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. The 1,290day and 1,335day time periods, then, refer to events that will happen to the people. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. The prophet had foretold the partition of alexanders kingdom into four parts. The jews used to say, when elias comes he will tell us all things. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. In the 11 th chapter of daniel is a most amazing prophecy and atheists and sceptics have left no stone unturned in a vain attempt to discredit it find this text a little difficult to read over our pattern. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Reference seems to be made to the roman empire, the fourth monarchy, in its pagan, early christian, and papal states. The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators differ much respecting it. Of the martyrdom of james the apostle, and the imprisonment of peter by herod agrippa, who now reigned as.
Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Any interpretation of their significance is objective and revealed, for it comes from heaven, the spirit and the angel 11. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. It is a message of great conflict and this has been recorded for us in daniel chapters 11 and 12. Read acts 12 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding. Read daniel 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This commentary on acts 12 treats peters imprisonment and escape, as well as. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Judea was between their dominions, and affected by their contests. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms.
Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 11 is a part of the last final segment of the book of daniel, comprised of chapters 10 12. The conclusion of the vision of the scriptures of truth. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Daniel 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of christ. Daniel 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The angel tells daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time the wise would understand daniel 12.
Acts 11 commentary acts 11 chapter commentary bible study. Since this verse also states that the daily sacrifice is taken away, it is likely that the armies of the beast of revelation 17, upon entering jerusalem, will ban this ritual. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan again raised its head. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. Much of our prayer is powerless because it lacks earnestness. The miraculous deliverance of peter out of prison by the ministry of an angel. The book of daniel chapter 11 a vile person, the antichrist. In the early 1800s, many honest and godly bible students around the world, independent of one another, begin to unravel the correct meaning of the book of daniel.
We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. The lord really did send his angel and save me from herod and from all that the jewish people were expecting. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. Acts 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. Luke has skillfully woven this theme throughout the entire book and it can be. Acts 11 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 11 in plain english. Acts 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study acts 12 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. 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. The passage states that from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 11 and more. This chapter gives a more particular explanation of those events which were predicted in the eighth chapter. Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This lesson appears in ed rickards in perils abounding. Daniel 11 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. It is a message of war between nations and coming persecution for the israelites. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. That impressive gap between undeniable references to antiochus earlier in chapter eleven, prior to daniel 11. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen.
The vision of daniel 11 and daniel 12 was focused on the latter days. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. It is obvious that luke enjoyed writing this chapter. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away this is in part an answer to the above questions, as they relate to the end of things. King of the south represents the ptolemies, the leaders of egypt, contrasted often in verse 5, with the king of the north. That monarch had succeeded in putting together the whole domain of his. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. This chapter contains one of the most specifically fulfilled prophecies of the bible, predicting history over some 375 years, and to the end, with amazing accuracy. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. From this family history it may be seen that herod agrippa of this chapter was a. Acts 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
Net bible when peter came to himself, he said, now i know for certain that the lord has sent his angel. All the events are relayed either as peter experienced them his vision, acts 11. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. But thou, shut up the words, and seal the book by this was intimated, 1st, that the writing of truth see daniel 10. Daniel 1112 english standard version esv the kings of the south and the north. The six brothers are brought in as witnesses as well vv. Acts 12 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Daniel chapter 11 explained discover the 66 books of the. Verses 16 17 jesus had chosen 12 disciples to work with him. The martyrdom of james, and the imprisonment of peter. With a heart thrilled that he was free and safe, peter praised god for taking him out of the hands of his enemies. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2.
The god longed for by women lit the desire of women may be a reference to the longing of jewish women to give birth to the messiah daniel 11. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. From antiochus the account seems to pass to antichrist. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter.