Daniel
Nebuchadnezzar Restored
Finally, Nebuchadnezzar “lifted his eyes to heaven†silently acknowledged the sovereignty of God (vv.34-35). The king’s mind was restored, and he immediately started praising and honoring God. Nebuchadnezzar had seen God’s power displayed several times during his life, but it never had a …
The Kings And Their Successors
Chapter 11 is set around the same time as the events of Chapter 6. Daniel made a choice to support and strengthen King Darius the Mede in the first year of his reign (v. 1). This chapter contains detailed prophecy of events that were to take place in Israel for the next three hundred …
Prophecies Concerning Persia And Greece
Suddenly, a hand touched Daniel, which made him tremble (v. 10). God thought so highly of Daniel that He had sent a messenger who told him to stand up and pay close attention (v. 11). Daniel stood trembling as the angel told him not to be afraid! God has listened to your …
The Seventy Weeks Prophecy
While Daniel was praying the answer came. Gabriel came about the time of the evening sacrifice which was near 3 p.m (vv. 20- 22). It is interesting to note that even though the temple had been destroyed for 66 years and sacrifices could not be offered there Daniel still re …
King Belshazzar’s Banquet
There is a 36-year time gap between chapters 4 and 5. Nebuchadnezzar had been dead over 30 years and his grandson, Belshazzar sat on the throne of Babylon as co- ruler with his father, King Nabonidus, who was often absent, fighting Babylon’s enemies. With the city currently under siege …
Daniel Cries Out to God For Mercy
The events of this chapter took place sixty nine years after Daniel had been carried captive to Babylon. This was after the fall of Babylon to the Medes and Persians and in the first year of the reign of Darius. Even though Daniel was extremely busy he found time to study …
Daniel is Promoted
God’s kingdom will never be destroyed (v. 44). If we are upset by threats of war and the prosperity of evil leaders we need to remember that God and not our world leaders decide the outcome of history. Under God’s protection, God’s kingdom is indestructible. Those who bel …
The Abomination that makes Desolation
Once again, Antiochus IV tried and failed to conquer Egypt (v. 29). Egypt had a powerful ally in this fight. A Roman Navy came and defeated the navy of Antiochus IV off the coast of Egypt (v. 30). After the battle was lost, the Romans gave Antiochus an ultimatum, Surrender or be destroyed…
Three Persons of The Last Days
At the time of the end, the king of the south will attack the kingdom of the north, but its king will rush out like a storm, and his forces will flood one country after another killing tens of thousands, but the countries of Edom and Moab and the ruler of Ammon will e …
Daniel Interprets the Handwriting
A hand appeared writing an inscription on the wall (vv. 24- 25). Daniel interpreted it as follows: (1) “Mene†= “numbered†– “God hath numbered thy kingdom and finished it (v. 26).†“Mene†was repeated a second time which stressed the certainty of it. Similarly, Joseph explained to …