Daniel would not accept honorific rewards from the king for doing his duty 5. 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 advancement of daniel to great honour by that means, daniel 2. 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. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. 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.
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 prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children. Take me to the king, and i will interpret his dream for him. More specifically, the first chapter is introductory to the whole book.
Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. We would believe that a person, who was as successful as nebuchadnezzar, would not dream bad dreams. The revelation and interpretation of the dream by daniel, daniel 2. 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. Chapter 2 in its present form dates from no earlier than the first decades of the. Choose from 500 different sets of daniel chapter 4 flashcards on quizlet. The book also shows gods love by his care of daniel and his friends. 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. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. 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 dream which nearly became a nightmare daniel 2.
He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Nebuchadnezzar dream interpreted by daniel chapters 2. Daniel belongs to the latter group, a type of writing that in many respects sharply contrasts prophetic literature. Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b. These were men that had supported daniel with words and prayer 2. Da 2 6 describe some marvelous events in the history of daniel and his three companions in their relations with the rulers of babylon. 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. One was a message of judgment concerning the defeat and final overthrow. 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 3 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. The book of daniel chapter two nebuchadnezzar has a dream, challenging his wouldbe interpreters to first tell him the contents of the dream 1. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Hosea chapter 1 1 and at that time shall michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. Daniels symbolic experience of understanding daniel 10. Daniel 2 kjv and in the second year of the reign of bible gateway. 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. Daniel remembered them, as we should also remember. In the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. The incident in chapter 2 may have occurred before the training of daniel and the others was completed. 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.
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. By i gordon daniel 2 presents us with a very interesting little passage. Since the church or the gospel have not, in a single decisive event, shattered the reign of. Daniel gains renown as an interpreter of dreams and receives a series of apocalyptic visions. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzar s dream 2 in the second year of his reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. The chapter centers around nebuchadnezzar s troubling, yet prophetic, dream. Many questions are primarily to stimulate discussion and there are no right or wrong answers. They courageously joined daniel in the matter of the vegetables 1.
The reason for this peculiarity would seem to stem from the fact that daniel had two distinct, although related, messages to deliver. His way of life was the opposite of the principles on which the king had based his conduct. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. 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. Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. The holy bible with crossreferences and multiple translations. Daniel continues looking through the pictures and years pass. In the second chapter of the book of daniel, we are transported to the second year of the reign of king nebuchadnezzar. 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. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. David guzik commentary on daniel 2, where nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The king of babylon had a dream which daniel interpreted showing there would only be five secular kingdoms ruling. Follow along in this chapterbychapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical.
The prophecies of daniel he predicted when an anointed one would be rejected in daniel 9. That daniel is the writer of this book is also testified to in the book itself 7. Daniel 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. Learn daniel chapter 4 with free interactive flashcards.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. 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. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. 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. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Daniel is a legendary figure of wisdom and righteousness who features in ezek.
Daniel 2, new international version niv the bible app. Chapters and 14, which are not included in all versions of the book of daniel, are included in this summary. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible. 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. Aug 22, 2015 daniel chapter 1 daniel pastor tom luitwieler 08162015. 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.
So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. Daniels actions, described in chapter 2, may be the occasion when daniel discovered his godgiven ability to interpret dreams. 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, chapter 2 king james version christian answers. 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. Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream.
When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. 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 overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. God reveals the dream to daniel 1423 who then interprets it for the king 2445. Daniel 2 niv bible in the second year of his reign. Daniel, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. 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.