18As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 6his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. 22The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power. 2Daniel declared: “In my vision in the night I looked, and suddenly the four winds of heaven were churning up the great sea.a So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink. 26The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been spoken is true. tend to confirm this judgment. 32The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Book-of-Daniel-Old-Testament, The Catholic Encyclopedia - The Book of Daniel. 17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. 22until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the Battle of Armageddon are "a Christian thing." In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. 7All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions. 20While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and that of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning His holy mountain— 3Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens,b and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.c, 4But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. 7To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. 10It grew as high as the host of heaven, and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the earth, and trampled them. in its branches the birds of the air nested. 3Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. 21But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. 4As they drank the wine, they praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone. 15“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. 6And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.”. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left there with the kings of Persia. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book —will be delivered. For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.”. 14Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”, 15While he was speaking these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and became speechless. 4I saw the ram charging toward the west and the north and the south. “I must return at once to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I have gone forth, behold, the prince of Greecec will come. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. Like other Time Life DVDs it is most enlightening. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation. Because its religious ideas do not belong to the 6th century bc, numerous scholars date Daniel in the first half of the 2nd century bc and relate the visions to the persecution of the Jews under Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175–164/163 bc). 21And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. 8But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. 3I ate no rich food, no meat or wine entered my mouth, and I did not anoint myself with oil until the three weeks were completed. 1King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statuea sixty cubits high and six cubits wide,b and he set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. He was driven away from mankind. His dominion endures from generation to generation. 14As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”. 14So he consented to this and tested them for ten days. 9From one of these horns a little horn emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the Beautiful Land. Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast [him] into the den of lions. 44In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.”. 30Ships of Kittimg will come against him, and he will lose heart. 11Then I kept watching because of the arrogant words the horn was speaking. 27and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.”, 25Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.”, 26The king responded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me what I saw in the dream, as well as its interpretation?”. 12You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. 1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. In God’s wisdom, Daniel was brought to Babylon to give counsel. ; compare 1:1 and 9:1-3). 47The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”. 4young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.c. 2. 10but he said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. 18urging them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. The book is set during the Babylonian Captivity, a period when many Jews had been forcibly exiled to Babylon.It revolves around the figure of Daniel, an Israelite who becomes an adviser to Nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of Babylon from 605-562 B.C.E.. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.”, 46At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering of incense be presented to him. The horns were long, but one was longer than the other, and the longer one grew up later. 28But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. 5I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. 12“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. “My lord,” replied Belteshazzar, “may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies! United States National Recording Registry recordings (69) Year of birth uncertain (32) Monarchs killed in action (10) Founding monarchs (9) City founders (6) 12 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. 27Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. For some years he will stay away from the king of the North, 13Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of the host to be trampled?”, 14He said to me, “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be properly restored.”, 15While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man. The reasons for grouping stories from different reigns then needs to be explored. 17A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed. 13But as for you, go on your way until the end. 12Blessed is he who waits and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. 26Then after the sixty-two weeksh the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. 7I saw him approach the ram in a rage against him, and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns. 9Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official, Biblical literature - Biblical literature - Daniel: The Book of Daniel presents a collection of popular stories about Daniel, a loyal Jew, and the record of visions granted to him, with the Babylonian Exile of the 6th century bce as their background. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. 22Then a flood of forces will be swept away before him and destroyed, along with a prince of the covenant. 24And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. 1“And I, in the first year of Darius the Mede, stood up to strengthen and protect him. 18Now at the end of the time specified by the king, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel studied the bible extensively and God gave him the wisdom to understand the scriptures (Daniel 9:2). The Book of Daniel, King James Bible, by Alexander Scourby © is being aired with permission of Scourby.com, all rights reserved. 43He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushitesj will also submit to him. Two of the Old Testament Hagiographa (Ketuvim; Similarly, the Book of Daniel (in the Bible) mentions four kingdoms—of gold, silver, bronze, and a mixture of iron and clay, respectively—after which God will establish an everlasting kingdom. 11And from the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation set up, there will be 1,290 days. 28Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angelg and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. 10You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, 18But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’. 22The king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the fiery flames killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 31His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. 10Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. 32You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. 24This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree that the Most High has issued against my lord the king: 25You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion. 25Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem, until the Messiah,g the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. 1In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar, a vision appeared to me, Daniel, subsequent to the one that had appeared to me earlier. The book ends two years after the seventy years of exile in 532 B.C. 26As for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. But end-times prophecy is not just a … 34As you watched, a stone was cut out,d but not by human hands. The Book of Daniel has two main parts. He will establish himself in the Beautiful Land, with destruction in his hand. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome. 27And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week,i but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. There is no one who can restrain His hand. 13As I lay on my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind a watcher,b a holy one, coming down from heaven. So now prepare to be amazed as we take a fascinating journey through the book of Daniel. This summary of the book of Daniel provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Daniel. 6We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, and fathers, and to all the people of the land. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.”. 23This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. 3Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others: 4The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. 16Let his mind be changed from that of a man. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. 28Thus ends the matter. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. Because its author, Daniel, was recognized for his wisdom (Daniel 1:17; 2:14), his work is included in the Writings section, also called the wisdom section, of the Old Testament in the Jewish canon. 6He came toward the two-horned ram I had seen standing beside the canal and rushed at him with furious power. 19O Lord, listen! The book exhorts its hearers and readers to endure, even to the point of martyrdom. 8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. 15Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation. 11There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. 20The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia. The Book of Daniel The book of Daniel presents a record of specific historical occurrences from the life of Daniel and his three friends. https://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-major-prophets/daniel You will rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.”. 36This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”, 5Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank. Although clearly prophetic, the book of Daniel has historically been part of the Writings section of the Old Testament. c. Daniel’s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks - 9:1-27 d. Daniel’s vision of the time of the end - 10:1-12:13 CONCLUSION 1. 25Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. 6One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?”, 7And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. Daniel the prophet was the hero and traditional author of the book of Daniel. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”, 28All this happened to King Nebuchadnezzar. 27TEKELg means that you have been weighed on the scales and found deficient. 37He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers, nor for the one desired by women, nor for any other god, because he will magnify himself above them all. 7But one from her family lined will rise up in his place, come against the army of the king of the North, and enter his fortress, fighting and prevailing. 25And with a large army he will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the South, who will mobilize a very large and powerful army but will not withstand the plots devised against him. 2I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. The book takes an apocalyptic view of history: the end time is vividly anticipated when the reign of God will be established and the faithful, through a resurrection of the just, will be relieved of their suffering. 5The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So he told me the interpretation of these things: 21In his place a despicable person will arise; royal honors will not be given to him, but he will come in a time of peace and seize the kingdom by intrigue. 20“Do you know why I have come to you?” he said. 38Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. I saw in the vision that I was beside the Ulai Canal. To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied. The book of Daniel begins in 604 B.C., which is eighteen years prior to the destruction of the first Temple in 586 B.C. 6After some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to seal the agreement. The End Times. Corrections? These men were Jewish captives in the Babylonian government. 7After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. 23At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”. 19During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven 21As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, 19For a time, Daniel, who was also known as Belteshazzar, was perplexed, and his thoughts alarmed him. 22He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. 3Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal familyb and the nobility— 18Then he will turn his face to the coastlands and capture many of them. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 16The invader will do as he pleases, and no one will stand against him. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. 5Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel, unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”, 6So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever! 11He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. 42And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. O Lord, forgive! So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”. 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