Bible teaching from the book of daniel chapter 2 verses 122. 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. I remember when they were giving me the wrong medication while i was. My reference is the holman christian standard bible. In the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. God will purify and preserve his people, and has set a limit of days to the time of trouble. 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. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649. 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. 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. The book of which he is the hero divides into two parts, a set of tales in chapters 16 from no earlier than the hellenistic period 32330 bce, and the series of visions in chapters 712 from the maccabean era. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses.
There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of their training they proved ten times better than all. He was seeking out all the wise men to kill them, on orders from the king. Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Both passages reveal the coming world kingdoms, but the symbolism is strikingly different in each. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. The pagan king sees the kingdoms of this world as a towering work of art, impressive in size, value, and grandeur albeit with feet of clay. Two passages occur in that prophets writings where the duration of the captivity is mentioned jeremiah 25. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. Here daniel describes a dream and a vision daniel 7.
Image of daniel 2 chart with images bible facts, bible. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Weve all had troubling dreams, at one time or another. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. Interpretations of the book of daniel, and especially chapter 2, divide into two broad categories. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It was said that daniel had understanding in dreams. Daniel 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. The next chapter reveals the names of the next two kingdoms. It will be observed that there existed at this time a collection of sacred books.
And in the second year of the reign of nebuchadnezzar, nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him. Since the church or the gospel have not, in a single decisive event, shattered. When none of the kings magicians and seers are able to reveal the dream and its meaning, young daniel steps forward endued with gods wisdom. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. A lot of people think old testament is old school but it isnt. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. Daniel 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom.
Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 2 lesson quiz daniel chapter 2 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. This chapter is a history, but it is the history of a prophecy, by a dream and the interpretation of it. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that. Daniel begins the book with the simple statement that in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, king of judah, 607 b. Apr 02, 2011 daniel is told to shut up his words, and seal the book until the end of time. Character backgrounds king nebuchadnezzar reigned from 605 to 562 b. He gave special attention to jeremiahs prophecy of the seventy years of the captivity. Then daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to hananiah, mishael, and azariah, his companions, that they might seek mercies from the god of heaven concerning this secret, so that daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of babylon. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Daniel chapter 2 is very interesting faithlife sermons. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. When things get hot book of daniel bible study chapter 4. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3.
The time of trouble will be for a time, times and half a time ie, three and a half years. Jan 02, 2020 daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted nebuchadnezzars dream, in which god provided an overview of world events in the millennia yet to come. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Verse 1 daniel wasnt yet through his 3 year term preparing for the work he was expected to do for. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. Not after he went to the king, not a week later, but immediately. 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. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Answers are provided for only some of the questions.
The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. The next two of these kingdoms would be revealed in a vision god later gave to daniel that is recorded for us in chapter 7 of daniel. The captivity daniel 1 book of daniel animated sunday school lesson for kids hd duration. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres, and daniel himself is a legendary figure. Also, notice that daniel immediately thanked god for answering his prayer. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. By studying this book, we can better understand our lords references to it cf. 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.
When they came in and stood before the king, 3he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what it means. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. This prophecy confirms nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2 that there would be four. 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. Daniel, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops. Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. 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. Daniel is told to shut up his words, and seal the book until the end of time. Daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream 2 now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams.
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