The Historical Setting in the Book of Daniel

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1 Date: Dan s Age dom Events Title Daniel Chapter 7 1st year of = 553BC ~68 years old v1-14 The Vision Given to Daniel 4 beasts different from one another (v2) 1 st - lion with wings of an eagle (v4) 2 nd bear (v5) 3 rd leopard with 4 wings (v6) 4 th DT beast with 10 horns (v7) a little horn replace 3 horns (v8) thrones set up / Ancient of Days takes His seat (v9-12) Son of Man receives a kingdom (v13-14) v15-28 The Vision Interpreted to Daniel 4 beasts = 4 kings (v17) = 4 kingdoms (v23) 4 th beast = 4 th kingdom (v23) 10 horns = 10 kings (v24) another - different from others - subdues 3 kings - speaks against the Most High (v25) - wears down saints - alters times & law - rules for time, times, ½ time - destroyed (v26) the Highest One reigns (v27) (s) (4x), kingdom(s) (11x), dominion (7x), I was/kept looking (9x), vision(s) (5x), dream (2x), horn(s) (11x), different (5x), Ancient of Days (3x), the Highest One (4x), behold (7x), Daniel (4x) Daniel's Dream of 4 Beasts and the Son of Man The Historical Setting in the Book of Daniel Daniel Chapter 8 3rd year of = 550BC ~71 years old v1-14 The Vision the setting (v1-2) the ram (v3-4) the male goat / 4 horns (v5-8) the rather small horn (v9-14) vision of the evenings & mornings 2,300 evenings & mornings v v14 holy place & holy place restored host trampled v15-27 The Interpretation the final period of the indignation (v19) the appointed time of the end ram with 2 horns = kings of M-P (v20) goat = kingdom of Greece (v21) large horn = the 1 st king 4 horns = 4 kingdoms which arise from his nation (v22) in the latter period of their rule, a king will arise (v23) will destroy (v24-25) will even oppose the Prince of princes will be broken keep the vision secret, for it pertains to many days in the future (v26) (s) (5x), kingdom(s) (2x), vision (10x), horn(s) (13x), beasts (1x), behold (4x),l Daniel (3x) Daniel's Vision of the Ram, the Goat and the Little Horn Daniel Chapter 9 1st year of Darius = 539BC ~ 80 years old Darius/Cyrus v1-19 Daniel's Prayer the occasion (v1-3) the prayer (v4-19) v20-27 God's Answer the vision of the 70 weeks (v24-27) 7x7 62x7 one who makes desolate 3 ½ 3 ½ X stop to sacrifice and grain offering (s) (3x), kingdom (1x), Vision (3x), Daniel (2x), 1x7 complete destruction of the one who makes desolate Daniel's Prayer and the Vision of the 70 Weeks

2 Date: Dan s Age dom Events Daniel Chapter 10 v1-3 The Occasion v4-9 The Man in Linen the date (v4) the description (v5-6) Daniel's reaction (v7-9) v10-21 Explanation of the Delay answer sent on the first day (v12) but the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me for 21 days (v13) Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days (v14) But I shall now return to fight against the prince of Persia; so I am going forth & behold the Prince of Greece is about to come (v20) No one who stands with me except Michael your prince (v21) (s) (2x), kingdom (1x), vision (6x), behold (5x), Daniel (5x) The Historical Setting in the Book of Daniel v1-2 Four s from Persia Daniel Chapter 11 3rd year of Cyrus = 537/ 6 BC ~82-83 years old Darius/Cyrus v3-4 The Mighty from Greece v5-9 Conflicts Between the South & the North v10-20 Conflicts between the North & the South v21-35 The Despicable Person v36-45 The Arrogant His Character (v36-39) will exalt & magnify self above every god will speak against the God of gods will prosper until the indignation is finished His Conflicts (v40-45) collides with kings of the South & the North (v40) enters countries & conquer (v40) enters the Beautiful land (v41) many will fall but Edom Moab, Ammon escape (v41) Egypt will not escape (v42) allies are Libyans & Ethopians (v43) goes forth & annihilates many (v44) pitches his tent between the seas & the land (v45) yet he will come to his end (v45) (s) (21x), kingdom (5x), kingship (1x), dominion (2x), vision (1x), behold (1x) v1-3 Events in the Great Distress at that time Michael will arise & a time of great distress occurs (v1) Righteous Jews will be rescued (v1) a resurrection to everlasting life & another to disgrace & everlasting contempt (v2) reward for those with insight & those who lead many to righteousness (v3) v4-14 The Chronology of the End book sealed until the end of time (v4) many will go back and forth (v4) knowledge will increase (v4) The Question: "How long will it be until the end of these wonders? (v5-6) The Answer: a time, times & ½ a time & all events completed as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people (v7) Daniel's Question: "What will be the outcome of these events?" Angel's Answer: time, times ½ time Abomination of Desolation Stop to Daniel Chapter 12 1,290 days Power of holy people shattered 1,335 days Blessed -ness sacrifices behold (1x), Daniel (3x), time(s) (9x), the end (5x) Title Vision of Man in Linen / Explanation of the Delay Conflicts between s of North & South / The Arrogant The End of the Age

3 Vision of Man in Linen / Explanation of the Delay Conflicts between s of North & South / The Arrogant The End of the Age Daniel Chapters 7-12 The Most High God Rules and Reigns Daniel's Dream of 4 Beasts and the Son of Man Daniel's Vision of the Ram, the Goat and the Arrogant Daniel's Prayer and the Vision of the 70 Weeks Author: Daniel Key Verses: 4:17,25,32,34-45 When Finished: ~ 536BC Aram. Hebrew Key Words: king(s) (29x), kingdom(s) (19x), dominion (9x), dream (2x), vision(s) (22x), I was/kept looking (9x), horn(s) (24x), Daniel (17x) An Angel Interprets Daniel s Visions Purposes: 1. to show God's faithfulness to His covenant people, the Jews, even though they were under divine judgment for their disobedience 2. to show God s sovereignty over the Gentile nations, that He is the Most High God who rules (4:17,25,32) 3. to reveal Israel's near and far future, her troubles and problems as well as her deliverance & blessing in the Millennium 4. to give God's people hope - a tremendous message of comfort to the Jews 5. to show believers what to expect in the future

4 Date: Dan s Age dom Events Title Daniel Chapter 7 1st year of = 553BC ~68 years old Nebuchadnezzar v1-14 The Vision Given to Daniel 4 different beasts (v2) 1 st - lion with eagle s wings (v4) 2 nd bear (v5) 3 rd leopard with 4 wings (v6) 4 th DT beast with 10 horns (v7) a little horn replace 3 horns (v8) thrones set up / Ancient of Days takes His seat (v9-12) Son of Man receives a kingdom (v13-14) v15-28 The Vision interpreted to Daniel 4 beasts = 4 kings (v17) = 4 kingdoms (v23) 4 th beast = 4 th kingdom 10 horns = 10 kings (v24) little horn different from others, has eyes & mouth - subdues 3 kings - speaks against the Most High (v25) - wears down saints - alters times & law - rules for 3 ½ times - destroyed (v26) the Highest One reigns (v27) (s) (4x), kingdom(s) (11x), dominion (7x), I was/kept looking (9x), vision(s) (5x), dream (2x), horn(s) (11x), different (5x), Ancient of Days (3x), the Highest One (4x), Daniel (4x) Daniel's Dream of 4 Beasts and the Son of Man The Historical Setting in the Book of Daniel Daniel Chapter 8 3rd year of = 550BC ~71 years old Nebuchadnezzar v1-14 The Vision the setting (v1-2) the ram (v3-4) the male goat / 4 horns (v5-8) the rather small horn (v9-14) vision of the evenings 2,300 evenings & mornings v v14 holy place & holy place host trampled restored v15-27 The Interpretation the final period of the indignation (v19) the appointed time of the end ram with 2 horns = kings of M-P (v20) goat = kingdom of Greece (v21) large horn = the 1 st king 4 horns = 4 kingdoms which arise from his nation (v22) in the latter period of their rule, a king will arise (v23) will destroy (v24-25) will even oppose the Prince of princes will be broken keep the vision secret, for it pertains to many days in the future (v26) (s) (5x), kingdom(s) (2x), vision (10x), horn(s) (13x), beasts (1x), behold (4x),l Daniel (3x) Daniel's Vision of the Ram, the Goat and the Little Horn Daniel Chapter 9 1st year of Darius = 539BC ~ 80 years old Darius v1-19 Daniel's Prayer the occasion (v1-3) the prayer (v4-19) v20-27 God's Answer the vision of the 70 weeks (v24-27) 7x7 62x7 1x7 one who makes desolate 3 ½ X 3 ½ stop to sacrifice & grain offering complete destruction of the one who makes desolate (s) (3x), kingdom (1x), Vision (3x), Daniel (2x) Daniel's Prayer and the Vision of the 70 Weeks Daniel Chapter 10 v1-3 The Occasion v4-9 The Man in Linen the date (v4) the description (v5-6) Daniel's reaction (v7-9) v10-21 Explanation of the Delay answer sent on the first day (v12) but the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me for 21 days (v13) Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days (v14) But I shall now return to fight against the prince of Persia; so I am going forth & behold the Prince of Greece is about to come (v20) No one who stands with me except Michael your prince (v21) Key Words and Phrases (s) (2x), kingdom (1x), vision (6x), behold (5x), Daniel (5x) Vision of Man in Linen / Explanation of the Delay Daniel Chapter 11 3rd year of Cyrus = 537/ 6 BC ~ 82 years old Darius/Cyrus v1-2 Four s from Persia v3-4 The Mighty from Greece v5-9 Conflicts Between the South & the North v10-20 Conflicts between the North & the South v21-35 The Despicable Person v36-45 The Arrogant His Character (v36-39) will exalt & magnify self above every god will speak against the God of gods will prosper until the indignation is finished His Conflicts (v40-45) collides with kings of the South & the North (v40) enters countries & conquer (v40) enters the Beautiful land (v41) many will fall but Edom Moab, Ammon escape (v41) Egypt will not escape (v42) allies are Libyans & Ethopians (v43) goes forth & annihilates many (v44) pitches his tent between the seas & the land (v45) yet he will come to his end (v45) (s) (21x), kingdom (5x), kingship (1x), dominion (2x), vision (1x), behold (1x) Conflicts between s of North & South / The Arrogant Daniel Chapter 12 v1-3 Events in the Great Distress at that time Michael will arise & a time of great distress occurs (v1) Righteous Jews will be rescued (v1) a resurrection to everlasting life & another to disgrace & everlasting contempt (v2) reward for those with insight & those who lead many to righteousness (v3) v4-14 The Chronology of the End book sealed until the end of time (v4) many will go back and forth (v4) knowledge will increase (v4) The Question: "How long will it be until the end of these wonders? (v5-6) The Answer: a time, times & ½ a time & all events completed as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people (v7) Daniel's Question: "What will be the outcome of these events?" Angel's Answer: time, times ½ time Abomination of Desolation Stop to sacrifices behold (1x), Daniel (3x), time(s) (9x), the end (5x) The End of the Age 1,290 days Power of holy people shattered 1,335 days Blessedness

5 Title: The Most High God Rules and Reigns God s Sovereign Plan for Mankind Key Verses: 4:17,25,32,34-35 Key Words/Phrases: (s) (166x), kingdom(s) (47x), dominion - (15x), Dream(s) (27x), vision(s) (32x), mystery(-ies) (9x), interpretation(s) (32x), behold (21x), beast(s) (21x), horn(s) (24x), Daniel (75x), Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego (15x), the Most High God is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whom He wishes (4:17,25,32) Author: Daniel (Nebuchadnezzar wrote 4:1-18,34-37) When Finished: ~ 536BC Theme: s and doms / the Future Context of Daniel 1-12 Purposes: 1. to show God's sovereignty over the Gentile nations, that He is the Most High God who rules & reigns (4:17,25,32) 2. to show God's faithfulness to His covenant people, the Jews, even though they were under divine judgment for their disobedience 3. to reveal Israel's near and far future, her troubles and problems as well as her deliverance & blessing in the Millennium 4. to give God's people hope - a tremendous message of comfort to the Jews 5. to show what true dedication to God is 6. to show God's ability to keep those who put their faith & trust in Him 7. to show believers what to expect in the future Historical Setting: 1. Judah and Jerusalem are under judgment for their sin 2. Daniel and friends were sent ahead by God to to prepare a place for their people in 605 BC 3. The first of three sieges which will end with the destruction of the Temple in 586 BC by Nechadnezzar Life In from Nebuchadnezzar to Cyrus ( BC) 1. The 3-year training program 2. Daniel s promotion to ruler of & chief prefect over the wise men; his 3 friends were over the administration of (ch 2) 3. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego s trial by fire (ch 3) 4. Nebuchadnezzar s conversion (ch 4) 5. s feast and the fall of the ian Empire (ch 5) 6. Under Persian rule, Daniel was one of 3 commissioners thrown into the lions den (ch 6)

6 The Book of Daniel The Most High God Rules and Reigns / God s Sovereign Plan for Mankind Daniel's Vision for Daniel's People in the Latter Days The End of the Age Conflicts between the s of North & South / The Arrogant Vision of Man in Linen / Explanation of the Delay Daniel's Prayer & the Vision of the 70 Weeks Daniel's Vision of the Ram, the Goat & the Little Horn Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts & the Son of Man Daniel in the Lion's Den The Handwriting on the Wall / The Fall of an Empire Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Tree / Neb's Conversion Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego's Trial by Fire / Bow or Burn Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Statue & a Stone Daniel & Friends Enter the 's Personal Service Mainly Predictive: 4 Apocalyptic Visions Mainly Historical: 6 Historical Narratives Angel Interprets Daniel's Dreams Daniel Interprets Others' Dreams M-P Cyrus Darius Darius Bel Nebuchadnzezzar Hebrew 2:4 Aramaic Hebrew The Hebrew Nation / Israel s Destiny The Gentile Nations / Gentile Dominion Intro Convincing the Jews of God s Purpose Convincing the Gentiles of God s Power Vision of the Heavenly Messenger and His Final Revelation An Overview of Israel s Future The Nations and the Most High God The Identify of the Second and Third doms Daniel has a Vision of 4 doms & of God's dom Darius the Mede Sees Daniel Rescued Judgment on Judgment on Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchad-nezzar the Tyrant Sees God's Servants Rescued Neb Dreams of 4 doms & of God's dom Prologue: The Setting PAST HISTORY Daniel 2 // Daniel 7 - Overall Scope of Gentile History ch 2 - Neb s Statue & a Stone // ch.7 - Dan s 4 Beasts & God s dom Daniel 3 // Daniel 6 - Gentile Powers persecute God s People ch. 3 - Bow or Burn // ch. 6 - The Lion s Den Daniel 4 // Daniel 5 Revelation of Judgment to Gentile s ch.4 - Neb s Dream of a tree Conversion & Restoration // ch.5 - Bel s Handwriting on the Wall - Destruction

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