Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality and. 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. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. To start with, chapter 2 tells us of nebuchadnezzars dream and daniel s interpretation of it. In fact, the sovereignty of god is the connection between these chapters, and moreover, it is the primary theme of the entire book of daniel. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. The vision recorded in daniel 8 came to the prophet in the third year of the reign of king belshazzar of babylon 553554 b. Daniel also has vivid, symbolic visions about the future of israel, world kingdoms, and the kingdom of godexposing us to some of gods longterm plan for the world. 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. The languages are closely related, indeed, but why the shift. A study of the book of daniel church of christ in zion. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. Now, in spite of the threat to kill daniel, god fulfills what he has promised, but how. The book of daniel is easier understood today than ever before, perhaps because we are living in the time of the end.
Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a sense of wonder and anticipation, because this is usually regarded as a prophetic book foretelling. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. Chapters 812 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. Jan 02, 2020 in chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. Read this daniel chapter 2 commentary with verse by verse comments by jerry robinson. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel.
The book of daniel was originally written in two languages. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. When the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a. Oct 06, 2015 the book of daniel from the holy bible new international version niv book 27 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniel s story.
Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible gateway. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Sep 14, 2017 almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a sense of wonder and anticipation, because this is usually regarded as a prophetic book foretelling the future. The authorship and date of daniel are two of the more contested issues in the field of. This was therefore the fifth year of his reign, and the fourth of the captivity of daniel. In chapter 1, god gave daniel wisdom, influence, and health or long life. Through this revelation given to the king of babylon and interpreted by daniel, god reveals through daniel the succession of earthly kingdoms. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Daniel 3 new international version niv the image of gold and the blazing furnace. 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. It is difficult to understand the exact time this speaks of. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage.
Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. His book has been sealed to full understanding from his time to now. Deal, bakers pictorial introduction to the bible, p. They were never part of the hebrewaramaic book of daniel, or of the hebrew bible. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of. This book of daniel bible study is brought to you by true riches. The book of daniel is about how god shows his everlasting wisdom, power, and faithfulness through one of israels greatest prophets. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1.
This introduction is quite extensiveall of chapter 10. Stranded in babylon book of daniel bible study chapter 2. Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. The book of daniel is written in hebrewexcept for most of chapter 2 and all of chapters 37. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. This is the only section of the bible written in aramaic. Sermons from daniel 3 the book of daniel introduction introduction 1. The book of daniel from the holy bible new international version niv book 27 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. The book of daniel niv audio holy bible high quality. The subjects of the land are at the beck and call of the king.
This dream is to elevate daniel in the kingdom, as the dreams. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the seleucid empire 31263 bce, but its roots may reach back to the fall of babylon 539 bce and the rise of the persian achaemenid empire c. Jan 15, 2020 the book of daniel was written in about 164 b. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. The next chapter reveals the names of the next two kingdoms. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. In the book of genesis, we see that many times the sinful are saved from death along with the righteous. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream duration. Daniel is notable in that it has more aramaic than any other book of the bible ezra being the only other book with a substantial amount. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study. Scripture by recording this unimportant fact manages to subtly connect the transfer between the first two metals with the number 62.