Answers are provided for only some of the questions. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction 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. There they refused to take food and wine from the king and were given knowledge and insight into dreams and visions by god, and at the end of. 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. Daniel identifies himself as the author of the book in daniel 12. As we go through the book of daniel, we will give special attention to these issues, and what modern archaeological research has to say about them. The purpose of this book is to provide a historical account how the lord god protected and provided for his faithful followers while in captivity. Daniel chapter 1 early training and taking a stand. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leader. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniels day. The book of daniel kjv audio bible full by alexander. Daniel 1 tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of.
Kingdom kids bible quiz daniel chapter 1, 5, 6 daniel 6 1. It is listed in article vi of the 39 articles of the church of england among. Daniel and his friends show us that inner conviction can overcome. 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. Daniel 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of daniel records the actions, prophecies, and visions of the prophet daniel. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Jan 02, 2020 daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. Chapter 1 introduces god as the figure in control of all that happens, the.
Daniel 1 kjv in the third year of the reign of bible gateway. The remainder of the book correlates the nation israel with this program. The other administrators and satraps tried to find something against daniel. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. These small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Daniel, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. The book of daniel was written by, well, daniel, around 537 b. I love the book of daniel, it is probably my second favorite book in the bible. Daniel 1 the first chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel and his three companions were among captives taken by nebuchadnezzar ii from jerusalem to babylon to be trained in babylonian wisdom. The book of daniel was written by the prophet daniel. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite. Daniel, remember he was the third ruler in the kingdom because he knew what the handwriting said 3. Also read the good discussion of the possibility of a confusion of two similar terms i. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible gateway. Daniel 1 the book of daniel is the foremost book of prophecy in the old testament o what the book of revelation is to the new testament canon, the book of daniel is to the old testament canon the prophecies of daniel reveal more future events, in exceptional detail and in greater concentration, than any other book of the bible. Daniel 16 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Now god had brought daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. That the book of daniel is not written in strict chronological order is evident from the placing of chapters 5 and 6 before chapters 7 and 8, out of chronological order.
Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had received and thus prevent gods truth from being revealed. In chapters 16, daniel writes about his own life in captivity. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. And look upon our faces, and the faces of the children that eat of the kings meat. Simply because daniel contains more fulfilled prophecies than any other book in the bible. Daniel 1 serves as an introduction to the book, showing how god continues to move. The prophet daniel lived in the sixth century before the birth of jesus. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon.
Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no. The book of daniel deals with gentiles and jews the church is totally excluded. And daniel said to malasar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had appointed over daniel, ananias, misael, and azarias. He was chosen out to learn the language, and to work in the kings palace.
Book of daniel chapter 1 bible study stranded in babylon. His ministry spanned the entire period of the prophesied seventyyear captivity of the jews in babylon, so he could not have been much more than a teenager when nebuchadnezzar came on the scene. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 1 daniel chapter 1. Bible study of daniel chapters 1 to 6 looks at taking a stand, having faith in god in difficult situations, being a stranger in a strange land, and more. Daniel 1 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. According to other sources in the bible, nebuchadnezzar did not begin to. There is much controversy about who wrote the book of daniel. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. He was taken on the first of three steps to overthrow jerusalem which happened in 605 b. It is one of the additions to daniel, considered apocryphal by protestants. The seeds of his great success are evident in the very first chapter of the book of daniel. The book of daniel chapter one the book opens with the first deportation of jews to babylonian captivity 605 b.
What other book in the bible has much in common with daniel. Daniel removed to babylon 1 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. Daniel 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28.
The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. It also includes a vision of future redemption and hope. 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. Daniel prophesied after he was taken to babylon with the first captives. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. And the lord delivered jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of god. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah, nebuchadnezzar king of babylon came to jerusalem and besieged it. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Dec 01, 2017 the book of daniel read by alexander scourby. Daniel served in the royal court of nebuchadnezzar and several rulers who followed nebuchadnezzar. This would take away all objections concerning the statement of daniel 1. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the treasure house of his god.
Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Daniel was transformed from near royalty to iron captivity. Daniel chapter 1 sermon by darren rogers, daniel 1. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. 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.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Try, i beseech thee, thy servants for ten days, and let pulse be given us to eat, and water to drink. The genre of the book of daniel is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and it includes apocalyptic material. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. 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. Bible study on daniel chapter 1 taking a stand leaders guide. This prophesy took place during the younger years of daniels life. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. In new testament prophecy, daniel is referred to more than any other old testament book. How did his prophecies differ from ezekiels and isaiahs. He was selected to work for the babylonian king nebuchadnezzar. Jul 27, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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.
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