Obviously the chapter breaks are not inspired but added by men. Jesus said to look for an abomination standing in the holy place, which would be the pivotal sign that the season of gods wrath was upon the earth matthew 24. Sep 20, 2016 welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods word, and to prepare you for the times that are written. Daniel 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. But the nations met gods wrath with their own anger. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. That statement, linking this chapter with revelation 1. Revelation 11 bible commentary on the book of revelation. Revelation 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Daniel emphasizes on the human side of the controversy. What we see as important, god sometimes just skips over. In the eleventh chapter of the book of the revelation, youll find a time period. Notice that pope benidict xvi is the seventh pope since his namesake, benedict xv.
Revelation explained verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Since the focus of this prophecy in daniel 11 is what would happen to the jewish people daniel 10. This trampling of jerusalem by gentiles probably takes place in the last half of the final seven year period described by daniel 11. Verse by verse commentary on revelation western wallwailing wall zechariah 12 commentary zechariah commentary zechariah 14 commentary topic. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2.
Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid6th century bc until the return of jesus christ. Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the roman empire an. The saints and angels in heaven know the right of our god and saviour to rule over all the world. I am wondering if you are considering writing a daniel and revelation verse by verse commentary, it would be very helpful to people like me who also run groups teaching these two books. We know that everything about this prophecy was not fulfilled during the career of antiochus epiphanes. I have watched all your dvds here, they have been of great help. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another. And they say that it was actually written in the year166 b.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 11. In the tenth chapter of the book of the revelationwell, lets go to the eleventh chapter. Chapter 11 world history from darius to the time of the end. Chapter 10 serves as the introduction, chapter 11 supplies the major content of the revelation, and chapter 12 sums up and concludes the prophecy. He includes what he views as important and omits the rest. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast. Daniel 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Verse by verse commentary on revelation precept austin. The willful king is caesar, the beast of revelation the willful king is the king of kittim rome mentioned previously in v. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a mans heart was given. Daniel spake and said, i saw in my vision by night and behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. The three basic adventist interpretations of the book of daniel 11 are discussed below. There are striking differences between daniel and revelation that we need to look into. This antichrist will defile the temple by setting something abominable there daniel 9. And here daniel gets into such interesting details that many of the bible critics have a difficult time with the eleventh chapter of the book of daniel.
The book of daniel interprets the book of revelation. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 11 the most. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time.
The symbolism and depiction of what is now going on in heaven is. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. Just the same, its language is cryptic, almost like a code. You will need your bible open to daniel, chapter 11 for this study. Daniel 7, 8, and 1012 specifically concentrate on the. Welcome to this series on the book of revelation where ill be breaking down each chapter, verse by verse, to help you understand gods. Sitemap shows a complete list of all pages by category. In this article, i first of all want to go through this prophecy.
Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen. Dec 15, 2019 revelation is not an ot book, but a new testament book, and so the terms of this book need to be interpreted according to a nt understanding. Daniel 7, 8, and 1012 specifically concentrate on the activities of nations and the persecuting of gods people. Historicism has produced many different, and often conflicting, interpretations of the actual historical events contained in revelation.
Commentary on revelation chapter 11 theology first. The divine origin, the design, and the importance of this book. Despite the many different interpretations of daniel and revelation, the bible says that the wise will understand them. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter if to be literally understood gives some intimation. Daniel was told that this revelation pertained to the latter days daniel 10. It also ignores the time limitations the book itself places on the unfolding events compare 11. The book of revelation explains the book of daniel. Revelation is not an ot book, but a new testament book, and so the terms of this book need to be interpreted according to a nt understanding. Chapter 10 focuses on our lord, as revealed to daniel in his vision verses 56. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. Therefore, a total of four 1260 day time periods are alluded to in the book of daniel. All quotations are from the nasb unless otherwise noted.
And it was given unto him the antichristto make war with the saints, and to overcome them. Therefore, we have before us a rich record of things of extraordinary importance for us living in these last days. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The 11 th chapter of daniel contains a prophecy which has been fulfilled in incredible detail. We should strive to see history as god sees it and not strive to force our view of what is important on god. Daniel 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. These qualities have led to a variety of interpretations. Uriah smith in his commentary on daniel and the revelation suggests, the hordes of saracens and turks were let loose as a scourge and punishment upon apostate christendom. The very name of this book disproves the common assumption that it cannot be understood.
The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be. Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, 4. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. The angel gabriel, in this chapter, performs his promise made to daniel in the foregoing chapter, that he would show him what should befal his people in the latter days, according to that which was written in the scriptures of truth. Revelation 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Unlike most books of the bible, revelation contains its own title. In the new testament, this word describes the unveiling of spiritual truth rom. Nov 16, 2017 the book of revelation explains the book of daniel. A realized eschatological view and commentary of daniel chapter 11. I arose this is still the supernatural interpreter of daniel 10, presumably an angel. To be specific, a demonic spirit called the prince of persia resisted t. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Revelation greek apokalupsis means an uncovering, an unveiling, or a disclosure.
And the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months revelation 11. This verse would best be included at the end of daniel 10 not the beginning of daniel 11. Revelation 11 new international version niv the two witnesses. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you. In verses 56, we read for the first time in daniel 11 of the king of the south and the king of the north. God used the mohammedan, who believing in much of the old testament scriptures and who were opposed to idol worship, to punish the apostate, imageadoring christian church. Then i will look at how the attempts to discredit daniel have failed. Each sentence condenses quantities of information, and many metaphors are employed. The amazing prophecy of daniel 11 and how it defies sceptics.