In chapter 10, daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of king cyrus of persias reign. The message of a merciful god communicated in verse 18, for not because of our. 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. The seven sevens, begun in 538 bc, probably extended through the rebuilding of the temple and the city walls during the ministries of ezra and nehemiah. The detail study of revelation will uncover many new prophecies and understandings of the end times. This ninth chapter messianic prophecy stands between the two visions of the old testament antichrist, to comfort the wise. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 9 daniels prayer for the people. Darius, the mede, had been a friend of daniel, and elevated him to high office in his kingdom. We need go go back to daniel chapter 9 for a while. The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars.
Nov, 2015 daniel chapter 9 part 2 daniels 70 weeks pastor tom luitwieler 11082015. Daniel chapter 9 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 9 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 9 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. Daniel pointed out in verse 26 that three things would occur after this second subdivision and before the third one. In the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian kingdom in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the lord given to jeremiah the proph. First, lets read this prophecy, commonly known as the 70 weeks of daniel. Four times in the chapter verses 5, 8, 11, 15, daniel acknowledges the peoples sin. Daniels prayer in the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who. 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. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him.
Here, in chapter 9, gabriel returns to answer the prayer daniel prayed in the first part of chapter 9 and to explain the unexplained portion of chapter 8the 2,300 days. The seven sevens weeks and sixty two sevens in daniel 9. Nov 01, 2017 the book of daniel verse by verse chapter 9 daniels prayer for the people. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. Now viewing scripture range from the book of daniel chapter 9. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The focus of these writings in daniel now shifts dramatically, and is marked by a change in original language, from the aramaic of babylon, back to the hebrew of daniels boyhood. Daniel 9 1 in the first year of darius son of xerxes a mede by descent, who was made ruler over the babylonian kingdom 2 in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the lord given to jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of jerusalem would last seventy years. Darius was a mede but became king of the chaldeans. He will confirm a covenant with many for one seven. It is the same event paul wrote about in ii thessalonians 2 see notes. Daniel 9 niv daniels prayer in the first year bible gateway. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.
Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. But this translation is not totally accurate and has caused some confusion about the meaning of the passage. Daniel 9 a true biblical interpretation jews for judaism. About the time the time of the evening sacrifice was a solemn and set time of devotion. Daniels vision concerned a great war that was coming. Daniel 9, new international version niv the bible app. In this chapter gabriel tells him about a period of 490 years concerning the messiah, the jewish nation, and the temple. The book of daniel is an excellent prediction of the coming of the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom 2. Verse by verse chapter 9 daniels prayer for the people duration. Here, in chapter 9, gabriel returns to answer the prayer daniel prayed in the first part of chapter 9 and to explain the unexplained portion of chapter 8the 2,300 days applying especially to the time of the end. In brief, thats because the coming world leader is the antichrist and, as we shall see in the first verse of chapter 12, the time is one of. 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.
Daniel 9 living bible tlb 9 it was now the first year of the reign of king darius, the son of ahasuerus. Whereas the second subdivision of the 70 sevens was to immediately follow the first, the third subdivision was not immediately to follow the second. We can see from this verse that daniel most earnestly set himself to seek the lord in prayer, and with an attitude of humbleness he hoped for his prayer and supplications to be heard. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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. According to the opening verse of chapter 9, the third vision of daniel occurred in the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes. 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. The lord watched gods watching denotes the fit ways that he always takes to punish sinners. To the lord our god belong mercies and forgivenesses not only does righteousness belong to him in the sense that he has done right, and that he cannot be blamed for what he has done, but mercy and forgiveness belong to him in the sense that he only can pardon, and that these are attributes of his nature. Gabriels prophecy to daniel began with the words, seventy sevens are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city many english versions have translated the phrase to read seventy weeks.
The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 9 youtube. It should also be observed that the word prince, which is applied to messiah in daniel 9. Daniel chapter 9 explained discover the 66 books of the. Daniels prayer in verses 319 of the chapter refers to the fulfillment of a specific seventyyear period, the seventy years of the babylonian captivity as prophesied by jeremiah. Additions to daniel song of the three holy children susanna and the elders bel and the dragon v t e. Daniel s prayer for the restoration of the jews who were in captivity, in which he confesses sin, and acknowledges the justice of god in their calamities, but pleads gods promises of mercy which he had yet in store for them, daniel 9. Daniel 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniels prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. Verse click for chapter new international version after the sixtytwo sevens, the anointed one will be put to death and will have nothing. The book of daniel contains the crucial foundational passages concerning israel and the coming of the messiah, jesus christ. The prophecy of seventy weeks of years verses 2427. Now get your bible and let us prove from scripture just how unique this book really is, and how miraculous and so interesting to study.
Daniel chapter nine would revealed the exact month and year of messiahs death 538. The portion of the vision applying to the time of the end verse 17 was still a mystery to daniel. Verse click for chapter new international version he will confirm a covenant with many for one seven. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniels vision of a man. The king of babylon was throwing a wild party and huge celebrations were in order. 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. The messianic time table according to daniel the prophet. 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.
This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. A disciple on daniel 9 while daniel was speaking, confessing his sins and the sins of israel. Daniels prayer for the restoration of the jews who were in captivity, in which he confesses sin, and acknowledges the justice of god in their calamities, but pleads gods promises of mercy which he had yet in store for them, daniel 9. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from. Remember, cyrus had conquered babylon in fulfillment of a prophecy god had given to isaiah over 100 years earlier isaiah 44. The series of conflicts that ensued following alexanders death in the wars that. In one of his visions, the prophet daniel sees a little horn that grows out of a terrible beast daniel 7. Daniel bible study chapter 5 part 2 the precarious position of the unbeliever. So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild jerusalem until messiah the prince there will be seven sevens and sixtytwo sevens. The book of daniel is filled with messianic illusions and calculations that even left daniel pondering. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. Daniel bible study chapter 5 part 2 jesus plus nothing. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
He prayed towards the templemount, as instructed by scripture. In the bible, the prophecy of seventy weeks is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel. Who is the anointed one, a prince that is cut off in verse 26. The prophecy of seventy weeks chapter 9 of the book of daniel is a prophecy given to daniel by the angel gabriel in response to daniel s prayer for god to act on behalf of his people and city i. The 1,290day and 1,335day time periods, then, refer to events that will happen to the people. Daniel chapter 9 part 2 daniels 70 weeks pastor tom luitwieler 11082015. Daniel has this as a recurring theme in these passages, daniel 9. Its a portion of scripture that is almost impossible to exhaust.
The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniels vision of a man duration. Commentary on the book of daniel chapter 9 from a literal,historical and contextual. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. The ruler will make a treaty with the people for a period of one set of seven, but after.
Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. The emergence of the little horn, its unusual form, and its behavior cause daniel to wonder greatly. In other words, the events of belshazzars feast in chapter 5 occurred between the visions of chapters 8 and 9. War will continue until the end, and desolations have been decreed.
This chapter 9 is one of the most powerful chapters of prophecy in the entire bible. Daniel 9 niv bible in the first year of darius son of. By messiah we must understand the same person who is spoken of in daniel 9. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. As for the week in which the destruction takes place, i refer you to my book on daniel. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniels final vision, describing a series.
Daniel 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. After the end of the sixtynine weeks messiah is to be cut off. Well be revisiting this event several times as we look at the rest of daniel and the book of revelation. Why is the interpretation of verses 2427 so important and so difficult. Verses 4045 finish the chapter with the prophecy that antiochus would make.
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