In this dream, nebuchadnezzar sees a statue which has a head made of gold, a chest made of silver, a waist made of bronze, legs made of iron, and feet mixed with iron and clay. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Its head was made of gold, its chest and arms were silver, and from its waist down to its knees, it was bronze. The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its stomach and thighs were bronze, contemporary english version. Size is 8 12 by 5 12 inches folded and unfolds to 33 inches long. Daniel 2 is about a dream that god gave to nebuchadnezzar. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them. King nebuchadnezzar had a dream about a great statue with a gold head, a silver chest and arms, a bronze torso and thighs, iron legs, and feet made out of iron and clay. This book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b. Aug 21, 2018 in the book of daniel, we learn about a statue thats important in bible prophecy. Daniel interprets the dream 33 its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Its a users manual for the human race, past, present and future.
Concerning the seven powers, or kings, the bible foretold. The book of daniel is one of the most intriguing works in the bible, states the holman illustrated bible dictionary. Daniel s friends shadrach, meshach and abednego served as advisers to king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. From the statue in the book of daniel, we can learn important facts about past and future events and the future return of christ. Daniel 2 the second chapter of the book of daniel tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. The large statue in nebuchadnezzars dream represents. Bible studies in the book of daniel series book of daniel bible.
Its prophecies of worldruling empires are closely related to revelation. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen. Daniels visions offer hope that god will one day bring his kingdom and defeat evil among all the nations. The prophet daniel is in babylon in 604 bc when king nebuchadnezzars has a dream, and not only demands that his wise men which included daniel interpret the dream for him, but tell him what the dream. Bible study of daniel chapter 2 looks at nebuchadnezzars first dream and daniel s imterpretation of it. And most of us know who those kingdoms are, because in daniel 2. Most christians whove read the bible or grown up in church have read or been taught about the statue in daniel chapter 2. The purpose of the book of daniel background information the chapters. In the book of daniel, we learn about a statue thats important in bible prophecy. Then daniel reveals to nebuchadnezzar what would happen. Understanding the book of daniel free bible booklets.
Daniel wrote about an immense image that babylonian king nebuchadnezzar saw in a vision given him by god. Moreover, this power is the only one mentioned in the bible purely as prophecy, for the previous six were woven into the bibles historical record. It reveals a history of the region, written in advance, from daniels time right up to the return of jesus christ. Why the iron legs on the statue in daniel 2 cannot be the. In daniel 2 these two merge, and the claim of gods sovereignty extends beyond the immediate story to take in all of history. Watch this wonderful visual representation of the statue that appears in king nebuchadnezzers dream, in daniel. Bible study on daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream. Robert lindsteds work, the zondervan niv study bible 2002, and various other sources. Daniel chapter two talks about the statue in nebuchadnezzars dream. Comparison of the statue of daniel 2 and the beasts of daniel.
Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. In the hebrew bible, and in most recent protestant versions, the book of daniel is limited to its protocanonical portions. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Kingdoms of nebuchadnezzars image bible studies and. The book of daniel provides keys to understanding the book of revelation, and together they help us understand events soon to come in our future. Lots of topics and relevant verses for every situation. Biblical background in the book of daniel in the tanach bible old testament we read how god gave daniel the interpretation of dreams which king nebuchadnezzar had. Comparison of the statue of daniel 2 and the beasts of. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart.
In this bible story, daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, in which the king saw a giant statue made of four metals. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and smashed them. The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its feet of mingled iron and clay. Easytounderstand text for people with no bible background.
In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so he would save all of israel in their present oppression. Here is a similar, and more streamlined, timeline from graeme goldsworthys fantastic book preaching the whole bible as christian scripture. He has shown king nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Highlights from the book of daniel watchtower online library. Daniel interprets the dream 31 as you, o king, were watching, a great statue appeared. Nebuchadnezzar is mentioned by name around 90 times in the bible, in both the historical and prophetic literature of the hebrew scriptures. Nebuchadnezzars statue bible prophecy, bible mapping, book of. We often feel helpless when tossed on the waves of chance and cry out in fear of being swept away by events beyond our control.
Those jews, shadrach, meshach, and abednego, refuse to worship your gods and the statue you have set up. He set it up in the dura valley in the province of babylon. What empires did those parts of the statue represent, and what was. The modern prophetic meaning of the statue in nebuchadnezzars dream from chapter 2 of the book of daniel by ken raggio. I recommend a little book like the bible promise book. We live in a very special and momentous time that of the appearance of the seventh world power of bible history. There is a strong enmity between the greeks christian orthodox and the turks muslims that goes back to the conquest of constantinople istanbul and the rise of the ottoman empire. The book of daniel lesson 2 chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream previous daniel study list next lord jesus, the world is full of perils. Statue in the book of daniel pamphlet the four kingdoms and gods eternal kingdom this fascinating wall chart and pamphlet give a fantastic summary of king nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of daniel. What do the four parts of the statue in nebuchadnezzars.
How indeed, unless his prophecy was inspired by god. What does the beast from revelation have to do with daniels vision of the statue and the four beasts. One prophecy that is especially fascinating in light of todays events is the beast and the ten toes prophecies foretold by daniel and in revelation by john of patmos. Who are the ten nations that are mentioned in daniel 2. The bible book of daniel also shows that the kingdom would be firmly established by god, that it will put an end to all human governments, and that it will never be overthrown chapter 2 describes an inspired dream that the king of babylon had, in which he saw a great statue, representing a. This wall chart gives a fantastic summary of king nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. The book of daniel is one of the most significant prophetic books in the bible.
Cyruss reign over babylon, the scene of the later chapters of daniel began in 539 b. Daniels book prophesied events fulfilled many centuries ago as well as major events yet to come. Then a stone which was made without hands smashes the statue and completely destroys it. Here is an excerpt from a briefing from koinonia housechuck missler. The sea beast was given his seat, authority and power from the dragon satan and. Daniel 2, 7, 9, 12 the coming of messiah the prince. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome. Bible study notes on the book of daniel ed knorrs study notespartly based on dr. This bestselling, fullcolor pamphlet includes an illustration of the statue based on an authentic babylonian carving of the era and explores each of the statue s four parts, as well as the four kingdoms they represent.
Image of daniel 2 chart bible, scripture study, bible truth. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Many people think that biblical prophecies about the end of the world and the battle of armageddon are a christian thing. A noble jewish youth of jerusalem, he is taken into captivity by nebuchadnezzar of babylon and serves the king and his successors with loyalty and ability until the time of the persian conqueror cyrus, all the while remaining true. Biblical background in the book of daniel in the tanach bible old testament we read how god gave daniel the interpretation of. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Statue in the book of daniel chartlaminated statue in the book of daniel. Nebuchadnezzars dream bible story, verses and summary.
The king saw a gigantic statue made of four metals, from its gold head to its. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. A biblical look into the prophecy of daniel 2 with nebuchadnezzars image. It reveals a history of the region, written in advance, from daniel s time right up to the return of jesus christ. Daniel foretold the rise of empires such as greece and. Daniel interprets king nebuchadnezzars dream of a statue. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i. Bible study tools scripture study book of daniel bible topics bible truth bible lessons bible scriptures cristiano ephesians 5 the image in king nebuchadnezzars dream tells us about the kingdom powers that would come in the times of the gentiles. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. Here even more clearly than in daniel the prophecy relates to that which is future. Highlights from the book of daniel the book of daniel is one of the most intriguing works in the bible, states the holman illustrated bible dictionary.
The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology cosmic in scope and political in focus. It not only prophesies the liberation of the jews from the reign of wicked and tyrannous powerparticularly that noted rapscallion, antiochus iv epiphanesbut contains the first and only direct and unambiguous reference to life after death in the hebrew bible. Easy to understand text for those with no bible background, yet scholarly enough for bible students and seminarians. At certain times, god has used dreams to communicate with people. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. The book of daniel is unsealing middle east and prophecy. Statue in the book of daniel pamphlet package of 5 pamphlets. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The story of daniel and his friends in babylon motivate faithfulness in the midst of exile in a foreign land. The four empires of daniels prophecies united church of god. The second main part of the book in the hebrew bible viixii is taken up with four visions which daniel describes in the first person.
Jun 03, 2014 watch this wonderful visual representation of the statue that appears in king nebuchadnezzers dream, in daniel chapter 2. Nebuchadnezzars golden statue and the fiery furnace. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Daniel 2 niv nebuchadnezzars dream in the bible gateway. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted a dream of nebuchadnezzar ii, king of babylon. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history, and the theme of the tales in chapters 16 is that god is sovereign over all earthly kings. Join me for part 110 of our bible study into the book of. Statue in the book of daniel chartlaminated statue in the book of. Nebuchadnezzar receives the most attention in the book of daniel, appearing as the main character, beside daniel, in chapters 14. Daniel 2 new international version niv nebuchadnezzars dream. The word translated grecia in the book of daniel is the name yavan javan, the name of a son of joktan, and of the race ionians, i. Book of daniel bible mapping dream images jewish history end of days go around jehovahs witnesses old things spirituality.
Statue in the book of daniel pamphlet package of 5 pamphlets rose publishing on. Daniel 2 tells how daniel interpreted nebuchadnezzars dream, in which god provided an overview of world events in the millennia yet to come. I understand the statue as the timeline of the world empires and through the establishment of gods kingdom. You know, for religious fanatics and other societal oddballs. Nebuchadnezzar wanted the golden statue he had made worshipped by everyone in babylon. Daniel 3 cev king nebuchadnezzars gold statue bible gateway. From the standpoint of establishing a future tennation confederacy, the passage adds its weight to that previously revealed in daniel, in that again there are ten horns and these rulers are under the domination of a single ruler described in revelation. Posted on may 30, 2009 by john oakes wrote in daniel, general, historical and messianic prophecy. 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 book of daniel is the book of revelation in the old testament because it is an excellent prediction of the coming of jesus christ, the messiah and the triumph of his messianic kingdom.
The prophecy of the beast and the ten toes yahwehs. Daniel the bible project videos the story of daniel and his friends in babylon motivate faithfulness in the midst of exile in a foreign land. In the septuagint, the vulgate, and many other ancient and modern translations of the bible, it comprises both its proto and its deuterocanonical parts, both of which have an equal right to be considered as inspired, and to be included in a treatment of the book of daniel. Daniel 7 and revelation and 17 talk of strange, worlddominating, wild. The statue in the book of daniel pamphlet ventures into the fascinating dream of king nebuchadnezzar in daniel 2 and daniel s vision in daniel 7. In the hebrew bible, it is found in the ketuvim, while in christian bibles. But endtimes prophecy is not just a christian thing. End of days bible study of the prophet daniel by h.
Daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars dream 2 now in the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel 3 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar made an image of. Daniel 2 gw nebuchadnezzars dream about a statue bible. The overall theme of the book of daniel is gods sovereignty over history. Leaders guide daniel chapter 2 nebuchadnezzars first dream. The head of the statue was made of pure gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze, its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of baked clay. This fascinating pamphlet gives a fantastic summary of king nebuchadnezzars dream in the second chapter of daniel.
Nebuchadnezzars dream about a statue made of four metals during the second year of nebuchadnezzars reign, he had some dreams. In the book of revelation, there were two beasts, one from the sea and one from the earth revelation. And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Watch this wonderful visual representation of the statue that appears in king nebuchadnezzers dream, in daniel chapter 2. One of those people was king nebuchadnezzar of babylon. The man of sin is never called the antichrist in the bible. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible.