Daniel 8 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Jehoiakim came to the throne at the end of the year, which jeremiah reckons as the first year, but which daniel leaves out of count, being an incomplete year. Suffering did not daunt daniels purpose to live for god. Gabriel interprets daniels vision 22 the four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power. And in the latter time of their kingdom toward the close of the kingdom of the four kings that divided alexanders kingdom. Daniels fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that longcontinued calamities were foretold. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel.
Daniel 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. This is said to be in the latter time of the kingdom of the greeks, when the transgressors are come to the full daniel 8. The event being to take place at the time of the end makes it likely that the antichrist ultimately referred to besides the immediate reference to antiochus in this chapter, and the one in daniel 7. Daniel s prophecy describes the reign of one of the later syrian kings, antiochus iv, surnamed epiphanes the manifest or the illustrious. Daniel 8 new international version niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion.
Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel a commentary. Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. Daniel 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniels codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes. The matter is put into a little compass, turn, or burn. As stated above, horns are often used in the bible to symbolize kings. And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. The book of daniel covers his life from a teenager to his death as a captive in babylon.
With tragic wit, the jews named him epimanes, or the madman, when it became apparent that his policies were violently antijewish. Daniel s fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that longcontinued calamities were foretold. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Proud men are still ready to say, as nebuchadnezzar, who is the lord, that i should fear his power. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from. Wuas decided to publish a twomonth single edition for two reasons.
Aquinas study bible on the book of daniel introduction. This horn had eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In the one hundred and thirtyseventh year of the greek monarchy. The adjective form of this term means hairy, therefore, the additional word shaggy in 8. In the third year of the reign of king belshazzar a vision appeared to me. He will become very strong, but not by his own power. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its whats called a popular commentary, which deals more with practical application. He will destroy the mighty men and the holy people. The large horn of this verse is alexander the great, the king and general whose military genius was responsible for the defeat of persia and the vast extent of the greek empire.
Daniel 8 the prophecy so accurate that is almost unbelievable. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary.
No wonder that critics and kindred infidels have tried their very best to break down the authenticity of this book. And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. In the latter part of their reign, when rebels have become completely wicked. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. William miller correctly determined that the 2, 300 days of daniel 8. The phrase son of man is retained as a form of address here because of its possible association with son of man in the new testament. Daniel 8 commentaryunderstanding daniel 8 revelation. Daniels prophecy describes the reign of one of the later syrian kings, antiochus iv, surnamed epiphanes the manifest or the illustrious. William miller correctly identified the end of the 2,300 days as the spring of 1844. Daniel 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniel s codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes. Out of one of the four divisions of alexander the greats empire, an infamous king arose.
Divisions and contents when the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a and. At the latter end of this kingdom appears a fierce and shrewd king who is undoubtedly antiochus. The book of daniel has been torn apart limb for limb by the discipline that calls itself higher. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. In the ancient manuscripts, the book of daniel here resumes using the hebrew language. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The alexandrine empire has been broken into four kingdoms daniel 8. Daniel 8 daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. Upon claiming the seleucid throne, antiochus compelled his subjects to worship the greek god zeus. Daniel a commentary kindle edition by white, chris. Daniel aquinas study bible on the book of daniel introduction.
Read daniel 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Daniel, as all prophetic books, gives hope to the believer. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. Study daniel 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This is spite of the fact that daniel had a reputation for being able to understand and interpret all kinds of. Daniel chapter 2 commentary verse by verse daniel bible study.
While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. Daniel 8, new international version niv the bible app. This is an excellent commentary on the book of daniel. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. This is a further explanation of the worldruling empires, showing national characteristics, but this time designed into animals of the. Its not a critical commentary, so its not full of information about etymology, syntax and dramatic nuances in the text. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
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