Answers are provided for only some of the questions. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. In the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus.
The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him.
The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. 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. 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 dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2.
In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. That daniel is the writer of this book is also testified to in the book itself 7. The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1. Daniel is commitment to remain undefiled is blessed by god, and he along with his friends are given wisdom that is acknowledged and rewarded by the. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Finally, the book of daniel shows how god began many years in advance to work things so that, at the right time, jesus would come to give his life for. Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him.
The book of daniel was published under his name as an appropriate pseudonym, as was usual with apocalyptic writing, some of whose characteristics are shared by this book the book is placed by christians, following the lxx, in the section of the ot after the major. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what it. The book shows gods patience because, even after the israelites have abandoned him many times, he still wants to help them. The reason for this peculiarity would seem to stem from the fact that daniel had two distinct, although related, messages to deliver. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. The book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
When at the end of the chapter the king commands the reception of his gifts, there is a quick reversal. 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 daniels story. Since the church or the gospel have not, in a single decisive event, shattered the reign of. Daniel is a legendary figure of wisdom and righteousness who features in ezek. Moreover, at daniels request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court.
Daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. They are written in a somewhat different style and, as well see in the study of chapter 1, there is vigorous controversy as to when it was actually. The revelation and interpretation of the dream by daniel, daniel 2. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. 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. The king of babylon had a dream which daniel interpreted showing there would only be five secular kingdoms ruling. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzar s troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. 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. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniel 10 the story of experiences to be expanded in gabriels long narration notice, in verse 1, that the thing revealed to daniel was true and that the scripture or writing of truth in verse 21 must be the thing the drama of the long story gabriel tells begins in the last part of chapter 10 and continues through chapter 11 and part of chapter 12. Golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b. Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5.
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. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. 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. The story recounts how daniel and his companions are taken captive from judea and trained as oracles for the king of babylon. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. Moreover, at daniel s request the king appointed shadrach, meshach and abednego administrators over the province of babylon, while daniel himself remained at the royal court.
One was a message of judgment concerning the defeat and final overthrow. The book of daniel has sometimes been classified with the prophetic books of the old testament, a mistake owing largely to a failure to distinguish between the predominant characteristics of prophetic and apocalyptic writings. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical. The book of daniel, chapter 3 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. 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. Aug 22, 2015 daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The prophecies of daniel he predicted when an anointed one would be rejected in daniel 9. This is the only section of the bible written in aramaic. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. The advancement of daniel to great honour by that means, daniel 2. Impressed, the king promotes daniel, and in turn, his three friends 4649. 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. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the.
Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Da 2 6 describe some marvelous events in the history of daniel and his three companions in their relations with the rulers of babylon. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Hosea chapter 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. The book also shows gods love by his care of daniel and his friends. Nebuchadnezzar dream interpreted by daniel chapters 2.
From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. More specifically, the first chapter is introductory to the whole book. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams.