I, daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. The portion of the book from the fourth verse of the second chapter to the end of the seventh chapter was written in chaldee. Several verses indicate that the writer is daniel 8. Chapter 8 is all about the vision of the goat and the ram. The prophet daniel had two years to think about the visions of the 4 beasts of chapter 7 compare 7. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes, which was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. The vision in daniel 8like the one at the first, verse 1also focuses on heavens final judgment. In chapter 8, we get a new vision, with new animals. Glenn wooden acadia divinity college nova scotia introduction the book of daniel is a composite work finished in the second century bce, with a history of development. Daniel was barely more than a boy when the babylonian axe fell. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. In chapter 8 we are going to see two beasts, but with more detail than before. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end.
They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to. This site uses the king james version kjv of the bible, which indicates that the two beasts became great, and the little horn magnified himself. Historically, persia represented the higher horn since it was the dominant power of the medopersian empire. Chapter 8 1 in the third year of balshazzars kingdom, a vision appeared to mei, danielafter what had appeared to me in the beginning. The higher biblical critics especially seemed to attack the book of daniel from that perspective, often giving the book an authorship during the time of the maccabees a jewish group that recaptured the holy land. Daniel 8, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniels codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes the subject of the vision is antiochus oppression of the. Daniel 8, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The consternation that daniel was in upon the approach of his instructor daniel 8. T his is our fourth class on bible prophecy and this time we are looking at daniel chapter 8. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. His ministry spanned the entire period of the prophesied seventyyear captivity of the jews in babylon, so he could not have been much more than a teenager when nebuchadnezzar came on the scene.
O a in chapter 7 we had a vision of a lion with eagles wings, a leopard, a bear and a 4th beast with 10 horns. Daniel was a companion of the king, and was the most honored of all his friends. Daniel 10 in the third year of cyrus king of persia a. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. The kingdom of the image represented by the breast and arms of silver comes to rule in. While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Then i lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns. The questions are taken from the story when nebuchadnezzars son is king of babylon. And from those 2 beasts we are going to be propelled into the future, to a time soon to come. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniel s codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes. Millions of angels gather to participate in heavens final judgment.
Think about the best day of your life, and write a story about it. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Though daniel was a man of great prudence and courage, and had been conversant with the visions of the almighty, yet the approach of an. This is the text version of my video, daniel chapter 8. The portion of daniel which follows is in pure hebrew. The scene here narrows from worldwide prophecies to those affecting the one covenantpeople in the five. In the third year of the reign of king belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first. When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Constables notes on daniel 2020 edition one who claims that the book of daniel is a product of the maccabean age thereby denies that it is a work of true predictive prophecy as it purports to be. The scene here narrows from worldwide prophecies to those affecting the one covenantpeople in the five centuries. Im fascinated that there really are no boundaries in space and time for god, or for his people as he wills for them. Years ago, when in bible college, i was astonished at the attacks of the critics in relation to the dating of many books of the bible. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. Daniel 8 in the third year of the reign of king belshazzar. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. They were willing to serve the public in this new and strange land, but were determined to remain faithful to god, even in the seemingly small matter of food 1. This was just two years after daniel s vision of four beasts and a little horn recorded in daniel 7. Maybe you remember that in the class on daniel chapter 7, i said it was like we were going to climb up into the mountains of bible prophecy. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by darren rogers, daniel 1.
This was a striking example of the authors premise that no one cared to even explore where the ime approach to life might be wrong. Now the babylonians had an idol called bel, and every day they provided for it twelve bushels of choice flour and forty sheep and six measures of wine. As was the case with the previous vision, daniel didnt fully understand the significance of what he was seeing daniel 7. This is appropriate since the rest of the book is concerned with gods program for israel. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based. And p i saw in the vision, p and i was at the q ulai canal. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 8 cleansed at last. God gives daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of babylon. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim.
It concludes with a magnificent scene at gods throne. We do know from history, there was a great conquest of nations who surrounded them. After daniel scores a touchdown and wins the football game, he says, it is the best day of my life. This was just two years after daniels vision of four beasts and a little horn recorded in daniel 7. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. It revealed that the book had not been checked out for over seven years. Daniel 8 niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. This site uses the king james version kjv of the bible, which indicates that the two beasts became great, and. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes, which was made king over the. Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Babylon and nebuchadnezzar represent the head of gold in image of daniel chapter 2.
Feb 21, 2008 daniel was barely more than a boy when the babylonian axe fell. As has been observed on several occasions already in this book, none of the wise men summoned before king belshazzar could provide the council and answers to the king, as they were just as puzzled as he. Daniel had been transported, in some form or another 8. Daniel 5 niv bible king belshazzar gave a great banquet. The vision of chapter 8 came two years after that of chapter 7. Interestingly, one horn grew higher than the other. These bible trivia questions daniel chapter 5 are free, interactive, and printable.
Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of a two horned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the. The 2300 dayyears of this vision is about romes rise from 275 b. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. Daniel was still available for the kings use in matters of the state during the reign of king belshazzar as seen in daniel 7. Furthermore, if the book of daniel comes from the age of the maccabees, i do not. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. As daniel records the events in daniel 8, it is evident that in all three cases, the ram, goat, and little horn, pride was a base issue for them, daniel 8. Its interesting that the visions of chapter 8 were given before the handwriting on the wall in chapter 5. Daniel 8 daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. Lexile 560l guide written by bobbie combs, a consultant at we love childrens books. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon. King belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine with them.
In verse 20 the archangel gabriel tells daniel that the ram with two horns represents the kings of media and persia. Daniel and the priests of bel when king astyages was laid to rest with his ancestors, cyrus the persian succeeded to his kingdom. Daniel 14 nrsvce daniel and the priests of bel when. One of the most poignant aspects of the experience was on the books dust cover where the due date was stamped. Daniel was transformed from near royalty to iron captivity. Message given sunday, june 16th, 2019 by pastor josh black at calvary chapel canyon hills in lake elsinore, ca. While belshazzar was drinking his wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold and silver goblets that nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in.
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