In the close of the foregoing chapter we left daniels companions, shadrach, meshach, and abednego, in honour and power, princes of the provinces, and preferred for their relation to the god of israel and the. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Daniel chapter 3 the image of gold and the fiery furnace. This is the canticle from the book of daniel used as the canticle of thanksgiving by the church. Our loving abba father tells us to focus on what is good this does not mean we have to be happy clappy when we are hurting but to remember always as you shared too that he loves us and is always there for us in the good and the bad. We also meet three men who are truly profiles in courage. Study daniel 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The power of the kingdom was almost gone, like the animal without its wings.
Read daniel 3 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. As i was lying in bed, the images and visions that passed through my mind terrified me. It is used in week 1 sunday morning prayer of the divine office, and repeated for each solemnity and other high feast days. Daniel 3 provides an example of not only the conditions that existed during the days of daniel, but also a typology of what will happen to the saints of god during the tribulation. This twelvechapter book has profoundly influenced how christians understand prophecies concerning christ through the rest of the bible. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me. A commentary on the book of daniel southside christian. Shadrach, meshach, and abednego refuse positive homage to the image of the world power daniel 3.
The book of daniel chapter three nebuchadnezzar builds a large image of gold, demanding all to worship it 17. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold it is supposed that the history given here did not occur till the close, or near the end, of nebuchadnezzars reign. My wife and i are studying daniel, olivet discourse and revelation over the last few years, so i purchased this book and walvoords daniel commentary to help us more thououghly understand.
Bible study on daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction. A good question to ask, when beginning the study of a book in the bible, is what the content of the book adds to the understanding of gods revelation of himself. However, we have complete confidence that he not only wrote the book but that god used him powerfully to bring his message to his people about what is about to happen in our time. The author is faithful to his adventist heritage while entering into gracious dialogue with interpreters who do not share his views. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 3 daniel chapter 3. Leaders guide daniel chapter 3 the fiery furnace 1. Daniel chapters 1 to 6 introduction the book of daniel is almost two separate books, chapters 1 to 6 that describe six incidents in the life of daniel and his friends history, and chapters 7 to 12, which are visions and prophecy. When daniel had the dream, this kingdom was nearly finished. Loved and wanted in reply on daniel 3 thank you marilynt your words sparkling with gods truth were full of uplifting spiritual treasures. In his pride, he concluded it was his great ability that had placed him over babylon. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of daniel. Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem.
And its practical message of remaining faithful to god despite the surrounding culture is powerfully relevant for us today. Book of daniel chapter 3 bible study when things get hot. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible.
Chapter 7 expands upon chapter 2, especially with regard to the second and third kingdoms. Daniel chapter 3 nebuchadnezzars image pastor tom luitwieler 09062015. The only thing that was not interpreted for him was chapter 8. He was aided by jeremiah the prophet in spreading through his kingdom the knowledge and. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. Daniel 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. In the book that ezekiel the prophet wrote, an eagle means nebuchadnezzar ezekiel 17. To this extent i was a little disappointed for i have heard and read some of his other material and he gave quite extensive details and explanations. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. Yet they are saved by god 825, prompting king nebuchadnezzar to praise their god as the most high 2630. One of the central themes of this book is the absolute sovereignty of god and his love for his people. Shadrach, meshach, and abednego refuse, and are thrown into a fiery furnace. Daniel 3 december 16, 2008 lynda o leave a comment go to comments continuing through the book of daniel, we are now in chapter 3, for a look at the wellknown story about daniels three friends and the fiery furnace.
This is the only chapter in the book of daniel where daniel is not even mentioned. New international version 1 king nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of dura in the province of babylon. The accuracy and reliability of his remarks concerning future events have caused many to question his authorship of this book. And, youll notice in chapter 3, shadrach, meshach, and abednego are the only ones who get into hot water or a hot furnace. Nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree king nebuchadnezzar, to the nations and peoples of every language, who live in all the earth. Daniel is a book of a number of astounding miracles. They are cast into a furnace, but are miraculously preserved. Daniel has a vision of a visitor who delivers predictions in chapter 11. Nebuchadnezzar erects an image and demands everyone worship it. He set it up in the plain of dura, in the province of babylon. Why daniel does not object is unknown, as is daniels whereabouts in chapter 3.
Daniel 3 however, the king continued in his pride and arrogance to ignore god that had placed him in his position as king. In the close of the foregoing chapter we left daniels. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 3 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. The book of daniel and the nature of biblical truth duration. Three of the best commentaries on the book of daniel. Now, at the beginning of chapter 3 others must bow 3. In this chapter, we discover what it means to take a stand for the lord and to refuse to compromise with the gods of this world. Daniel will not yield it even a negative homage, by omitting for a time the worship of god daniel 6. Daniel 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt.
Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible. The disclosures of the vision continue until the end of the book of daniel. Daniel 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Daniel chapter 3 is a well known and well loved chapter in the bible. All right, in daniel chapter 3, heres nebuchadnezzar putting up his image to worship himself verse 3. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. Chapter 2 covers history from babylon to rome, and provides the foundation for understanding the other apocalyptic sections in the book. Between the vision of nebuchadnezzar in the second chapter and that of daniel in the seventh, four narratives of. A wonderfully rich resource for the study of the book of daniel. Daniel and his three friends are divinely delivered in chapter 1 from a confrontation with the.