Book daniel chapter 4 commentary

Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all peoples, nations and languages that dwell in all the earth. God also said that he would punish the people in babylon 70 years later. Bible study commentary on the christian life as shown in the book of daniel chapter 4 concerning nebuchadnezzar and the tree of doom. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Daniel 4 esv nebuchadnezzar praises god king bible. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 4 and more.

In the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. The aramaic section of daniel begins in chapter 2 with nebuchadnezzars dream of the colossus and ends at the end of. David guzik commentary on daniel 4 describes how nebuchadnezzar has another dream. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets.

These chapters record six distinct events that took place over a 70year period from about 605 bc to 535 bc. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. The word occurs only in this chapter of daniel dan 4. This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. In this bible study, we will only be looking at the history portion of the book chapters 1 to 6. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Daniel 4, the madness of nebuchadnezzar the fourth chapter of the bibles book of daniel tells how king nebuchadnezzar learns the lesson of gods sovereignty, who is able to bring low those who walk in pride.

Daniel 4 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Daniel chapter 4 records a public decree of king nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations and languages. It is not used in the hebrew scripture in the sense of to dye or tinge, except in the form of a noun. Punished with insanity for his haughtiness, he sinks to the level of the beasts illustrating psalms 49. This is his testimony and clearly, he had something important that he wanted to make known. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. Show your modernday letter, and where it is signed. Most of us have read daniel s book and know that this king repeatedly got lost in the cares of life and again will turn from god. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The time referred to is daniel s 70 th week, which is the tribulation.

Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Daniel chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the. Humbling and overthrow of the pagan king daniel 4 bible commentary produced by tow project daniel 4 and daniel 5 are to be read in concert, chapter 4 introducing theme c of the chiasm, and chapter 5 reprising it see the big picture in the book of daniel for an explanation of the themes in and structure of daniel. Nebuchadnezzar is sending a message to the entire world, and not just to his people. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one.

The penman of this chapter is nebuchadnezzar himself. The opposition between bestial and human life, set forth here, is a key to interpret the symbolism in the seventh chapter concerning the beasts and the son of man. David guzik commentary on daniel 4 describes how nebuchadnezzar has another dream, prophesying the rise and fall of the king. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars praise of god in 4. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and.

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. He not only was frightened by the dream, but forgot the details of the dream, as well. As i was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me. Nebuchadnezzar dreams of a great tree that shelters the whole world, but in his dream an angelic watcher appears and decrees that the tree must be cut down and that. What we see of god, the part of the hand that writes in the book of the creatures, and in the book of the scriptures, should fill us with awful thoughts concerning that part which we do not see. And when nebuchadnezzar knew it, he wasnt shy about telling people. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The following chapters 4 6 not only show daniel and his friends exemplary faithfulness but also indicate various characteristics of the heathen world empires, which will find their culmination in the time of the end. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program.

This is a longish chapter and it might be useful to read this summary of it to lead into your discussion. Daniel came into my presence and i told him the dream. It is not used in the hebrew scripture in the sense of to dye or tinge, except in the form of a noun tseba. You will note that he starts by stating may your peace abound. This chapter was written by nebuchadnezzar himself. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Daniel 4 english standard version esv nebuchadnezzar praises god.

You see, it is the personal testimony of a man who at the time of writing was the most powerful person in the entire earth. When a sinner comes to himself, he will promote the welfare of others, by. The interpretation of his dream by daniel, who showed him that it was a. Undoubtedly, it is the climax of nebuchadnezzars spiritual biography which began with his recognition of the excellence of daniel and his companions, continued with the interpretation of the dream of the image in chapter 2, and was. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. By the end of daniel 4, god nebuchadnezzar knew which god was the true god. However, we have complete confidence that he not only wrote the book but that god used him powerfully to bring his message to his people about what is about to happen in our time. The accuracy and reliability of his remarks concerning future events have caused many to question his authorship of this book. Apparently, some time had elapsed between the events of chapter 3 and those of chapter 4. Daniel chapter 4 kjv king james version 27 wherefore, o king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor. The most high god a commentary on the book of daniel. Verses 118 the beginning and end of this chapter lead us to hope, that nebuchadnezzar was a monument of the power of divine grace, and of the riches of divine mercy.

If this be the finger of god, what is his arm when made bare. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. The kings praise of yahweh opens and closes the chapter cf. Chapter 3 shows the idol worship, chapter 4 the human arrogance, chapter 5 the blasphemy and chapter 6 the deification of man. Daniel chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of the. This chapter continues the story of how the mighty ruler nebuchadnezzar came to capitulate to the god of the captives he brought back from judea. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day. The opposition between bestial and human life, set forth here, is a key to interpret the symbolism in the seventh chapter concerning the beasts. Study daniel 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Daniel 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The events in the first chapter of this book happened about 605 years before christ was born. Book of daniel chapter 4 commentary on nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree video bible study part a. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Daniel 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. It then recites how, at the end of the period fixed by the god of heaven for the duration of his malady, the chaldean monarch became sensible of his dependence. Daniel 4 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This chapter which occupies such a large portion of the book of daniel is more than a profound story of how god can bring a proud man low. Daniel 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Nebuchadnezzar, after having subdued all the neighboring countries, and greatly enriched and adorned his own, became so intoxicated with his prosperity, as to draw down upon himself a very remarkable judgment, of which this chapter gives a particular account, in the very words of the edict or proclamation which the. Daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree note.

Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. We have no problem seeing people running to and fro. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter. Read daniel 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. After he was recovered from his madness, he told to distant places, and wrote down for future ages, how god had justly humbled and graciously restored him. He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he converted to such worship of the true god. Daniel 4 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah. Moreover, the vision of the son of man is the centerpiece of ot revelation concerning the messiah. Verses 118 the beginning and end of this chapter lead us to hope, that nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction.

An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in. The book of daniel opens with daniel and his three friends in captivity in babylon. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzars troubling, yet prophetic, dream. This unique chapter is the testimony of a gentile king about how god changed.

A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. Bible study on daniel chapter 4 nebuchadnezzars dream.