Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 12 and more. The angel michael is often associated with spiritual. Daniel 12 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Finding biblical clues to support the meaning of these time lines.
What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. Daniel 11 was sealed until the time of the end dan 12. The unit begins with a thirdperson introduction 10. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, dan 12. Read daniel 12 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
After the prediction of the troubles of the jews under antiochus, prefiguring the troubles of the christian church under the antichristian power, we have here, i. Two groups will arise from death constituting the many, meaning all as in john. One angel asked the other, not for the benefit of the angel, but for daniels benefit and our. At that time the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the north into the middle east michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Many will roam about, this way and that, and wickedness will continue to increase. 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. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined. This is also 1,260 days or fortytwo months see daniel 7. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our.
The end times according to daniel part three, chapters 1012. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,098,398 views. The visions of daniel 10 through daniel 12 all took place as daniel stood at this riverbank. In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign.
Jesus said he was able to ask god to send him more than 12 legions of angels if necessary matthew 26. 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. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation. Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. On of the more interesting examples of angelic involvement in the vision of. Now at that time michael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise.
Daniel 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Two of them, gabriel and michael, are found in the book of daniel daniel 9. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. It is evident that in this chapter daniel passes from the political resurrection of the jews under the maccabees to the literal resurrection, which will ensue on the final overthrow of antichrist at the coming of the lord. Daniel 12 is the crowning chapter of this prophecy, as well as its conclusion. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him. Verse 7 mentions the three and a half times, 3 12 years, or 1260 days verse 12 mentions the 1290 days and the 35 days. Worldchanging inventions like penicillin, the atomic bomb, heart transplants, travel to the moon, and the internet have seemingly arrived almost together. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations. Daniel 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. That the beginning of this chapter is a continuation of the address of the angel to daniel, is plain from a mere glance. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. Daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12272015. The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. And at that time at the period referred to in the preceding chapter. This period is called the great tribulation by jesus in matthew 24. Nov 12, 2012 three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,098,398 views.
In chapter 10, an angel came to daniel while he was fasting for three weeks. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time. The division is reinforced by the chiastic arrangement of the aramaic chapters see below, and by a chronological progression in chapters 16 from babylonian to median rule, and from. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. So now the meaning of the book of daniel is becoming clearer to us. Had the lord wanted us to know their names he would have given them. 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. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels 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. One said to the man clothed in linen how long shall the fulfillment of these wonders be. And at that time your people b shall be delivered, every one who is found c written in the book. Daniel chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Michaelthe guardian angel of israel thy people, daniel 10. The mighty angels of daniel 12 the christ in prophecy journal. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10.
Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Seemingly, these other men on the riverbank were angels. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The detail study of revelation will uncover many new prophecies and understandings of the end times. The book of daniel serves as the major apocalyptic book of the old testament, as chapters 7 12 foretell the end times. Of all the angels that exist, the bible mentions only three angels of high rank. However, many jews, over the last 2000years, have accepted jesus as the son of god and become christian. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Other two angels, besides the man clothed with linen, daniel 12. The angel shows daniel the wars and succession of kings in the persian, greek and roman empires daniel 11 and the time period from the coming of messiah to the reign of vespasian and. The visions of daniel 10 through 12 all took place as daniel stood at this riverbank. Dec 31, 2015 daniel chapter 12 the time of the end pastor tom luitwieler 12 272015.
The offspring of these unions between the sons of god and. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Book of daniel last update 7300 on of the more interesting examples of angelic involvement in the vision of prophecy as maimonides refers to it can be found in the book of daniel, chapters 812. There are three time periods announced in daniel chapter 12. Read all of daniel 12 verse 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. How long shall the fulfillment of these wonders be. This is a blessing pronounced upon the people of god who endure until the 1,335 days, that is, to the period beginning 1,335 days before christs coming. Comforts, and very precious ones, prescribed as cordials for the support of gods people in those times of trouble. Let us listen and learn, and gain hope and comfort. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. 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. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of.
Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter if to be literally understood gives some intimation. The book of daniel serves as the major apocalyptic book of the old testament, as chapters 712 foretell the end times. Within the three chapters of daniel 1012, daniel 10 serves as prologue, chapter 11 as the report of the angelic vision, and chapter 12 as the epilogue. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 812 and the aramaic of chapters 27. One angel asked the other, not for the benefit of the angel, but for daniels benefit and our benefit.
Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. It takes the believer to the highwater mark of christian hopethe assurance of the resurrection of the dead. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ. One of the very interesting things in this chapter is the revelation of the activities of the holy angels upon behalf of gods people. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, dan 12.
But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times. Daniel was ordered to seal the book to the time of the end, v. Thats the only way for a person to get their name in the book of life. The five visions of daniel daniel 2, 7, 8, 9, 1012. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar.