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. Summary of the book of daniel the story of the bible. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The book of daniel serves as the major apocalyptic book of the old testament, as chapters 712 foretell the end times.
The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. For centuries, they had looked forward to a reign of justice and righteousness on earth. 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. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same daniel, whom the king named belteshazzar. At a minimum, daniel would be at least 82 years old when that occurred. It tells of the prophet daniel s work during the exile period in the courts of king nebuchadnezzar, king belshazzar, and king darius.
Daniel hebrew english translation massoretic text mt. Hebrew bible septuagint latin vulgate wycliffe version king james. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it. The content of daniel according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the following summary of the kjv bible scriptures.
It also describes the apocalyptic visions given by god, and reveals the events. The book of daniel has been called the apocalypse of the old testament. After an introductory chapter in hebrew, daniel switches to aramaic in chapter 27. 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. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his friends under kings nebuchadrezzar ii, belshazzar, darius i, and. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the old testament as a prophet. The book of daniel is a composite text of dubious historicity from various genres. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. According to other sources in the bible, nebuchadnezzar did not begin to reign. The book of daniel is the chief example of apocalyptic writing in the old testament, a form of writing that came into use largely in response to the disappointments that were experienced by the hebrews. New testament overview general survey of the new testament. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9.
Old testament hebrewenglish holy name king james version with strongs numbers. These are all of the chapters of the book of daniel. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. I love the book of daniel, it is probably my second favorite book in the bible. Daniel is the twentyseventh book of the old testament and also the twentyseventh book of the bible. His life and prophecies are recorded in the book of daniel. May, 2017 from the old testament prophecies, for our time. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The days of the church age are rapidly drawing to a close and the shadows of the endtimes are approaching. The book of daniel itself is categorized as a historical account, reporting on the events concerning. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible.
For additional study, be sure to read the accompanying articles covering subjects and events found in the book of daniel. We dont often find references to the resurrection of the dead in the old testament, but this occurs in daniel 12. Old testament overview general survey of the old testament. Daniel 1 kjv in the third year of the reign of bible gateway. All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. The opening verses of each of the sections in daniel 712 place daniel within the rule of one of the kings, even though the visions themselves speak of events that are to occur long after daniel s lifetime. Daniel 12 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. It also contains prophecies concerning things to come. Before concluding his book, daniel also refers to a severe time of trouble daniel 12.
The book of daniel complements the new testament book of revelation. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. This is the holy book of daniel, known as the book of daniel. A survey of old testament introduction, 39597 where he also shows how the greek or lack thereof is a strong support for an early date for daniel. The book of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. A refugee mother narrates daniels story to her frustrated son in an effort to grant him hope. This period is called the great tribulation by jesus in matthew 24. Dec 01, 2017 the book of daniel read by alexander scourby. However daniel is not pseudonymous, the new testament regards it as prophecy matt 24. Or, more likely, the book may have been unknown to him, since very few copies at best of the whole old testament can have existed in his time, and the book of daniel may not have gained general currency in palestine before it was made so preeminent by the fulfillment of its predictions in the maccabean times. Daniel book of in the kjv bible king james version. Daniel 5 kjv belshazzar the king made a great feast bible.
This introductory lesson will situate the historical setting for the book of daniel and its relationship to the book of revelation. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. Further evidence of the book s date is in the fact that daniel is excluded from the hebrew bibles canon of the prophets, which was closed around 200 bc, and the wisdom of sirach, a work dating from around 180 bc, draws on almost every book of the old testament except daniel, leading scholars to suppose that its author was unaware of it. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of daniel in the bible king james version.
The book of daniel projects an exilic background for the period of composition. The old persian empire encompassed the areas of presentday iraq, iran, syria, kuwait, afghanistan and pakistan and also presentday turkey, palestine. Book of daniel bible study mike mazzalongo bibletalk. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon. The first half of the book chapters 16 contains stories in the third person about the experiences of daniel and his. Bible blender august 15, 2018 an introduction to daniel detailed outline and introduction to the book of daniel 20180923t07. Original bible history online visit the original site 19992016. A harmony of the life of jesus four gospel accounts in harmony. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby.
The book of daniel introduction to the book of daniel in the bible. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. Daniel, a captive in babylon, is very much respected and loved by the areas ruler, king darius. The prophetic seal on the book of daniel is unsealing right before our very eyes. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. Daniel is the old testament writer who provides the most extensive prophecy of worldruling empires that would exist on earth.
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