Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. Daniel chapter 2 kjv king james version im touched by daniel s thoughtfulness. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. This sermon delves into revelation 12, and 17 along with daniel 7. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. It seems that the story of this chapter was originally entirely independent of chap. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what it. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. Dec 22, 2019 the destinies of the nations of the world chs. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
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. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among. 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. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, bible knowledge, bible study. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Christian bibles have daniel as the last of the major prophets. The hebrew bible groups daniel in the ketuvim writings after esther. Daniel heterogeneous material the first half is narrative, the second half is apocalyptic prophecy. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible.
These, then, are the dream and the visions that passed through your head as you lay. Book of daniel summary the book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Apr 02, 2011 apocalypse revelation of a mystery is not the same as eschatology the study of final things, though there may be an overlap. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Daniel 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.
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. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it was written centuries later, probably by more than one writer. 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. 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. 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. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Image of daniel 2 chart bible, bible knowledge, bible. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. These small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Also, notice that daniel immediately thanked god for answering his prayer. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you. Apocalypse is actually a unifying theme daniels ability to interpret a dream that nebuchadnezzar had forgotten is apocalyptic. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. 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.
Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. The book of daniel was evidently written by people from the let god do it camp. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzar s dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and all of chapters 37. Reflections video books of the bible understanding the bible. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants.
Daniel fits into the bible in an interesting way, too. Bible study notebook scripture study bible teachings bible scriptures bible prophecies fulfilled biblical verses who is the antichrist book of daniel daniel chapter 1 learn some creative ways to use bible maps and timelines in your childrens bible class. Daniel interprets the dream 33 its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. The jewish people shall be delivered, if their name is. Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. 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. We know that the executioner would not speak for daniel, fearing for his own life.
Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Tregelles, in his introduction to chapter 2 of daniel, observes, the book of daniel is that part of scripture which especially treats of the power of the world during the time of its committal into the hands of. 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. The book is said to make several historical blunders.
Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. 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. The languages are closely related, indeed, but why the shift. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Not after he went to the king, not a week later, but immediately. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Sep 14, 2017 the book of revelation explains the book of daniel.
All the references to the final kingdom upon the earth describe similarly, one that controls and thus devours the whole world. King nebuchadnezzars dream of the metallic image in the book of daniel reveals the roadmap of the times of the gentiles and beyond. We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. 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. Students of bible prophecy walk in the light and understanding of what god has revealed.
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. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the chaldeans, for to. In daniel chapter 12 it speaks of people being resurrected. Jan 15, 2020 the book of daniel was written in about 164 b. Power that in nebuchadnezzars hands was a godderived daniel 2.
Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4.
Daniel has confidence that god will reveal this to him. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the. Stranded in babylon book of daniel bible study chapter 2. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad categories. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of daniel. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
Daniel read the prophecies of moses deuteronomy 28. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. He also made him governor of the whole province of babylon and head of all the sages of babylon.