While believing in the historical application of daniel 12 of 508ad 1798ad etc. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. The acts of the little horn representing antiochus, as seen in vision, began with his attack on the pleasant land daniel 8. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him. The angel tells daniel that his prophecies would be sealed until the end of the age, but in that time the wise would understand daniel 12. The total exposition, from chapter one to chapter twelve, is consistently premillennial and sheds tremendous. The mystery of the 129035 days of daniel 12 revealed. Showers commentary is clear, concise, logical, nontechnical, and thoroughly biblical. And the word of god concerning end time events are delivered from the throne of god. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260. Oct 25, 2015 while believing in the historical application of daniel 12 of 508ad 1798ad etc. Daniel 12 reveals when the second coming will occur. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days in.
Nor do we have clear understanding of them from another part of the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. So now the meaning of the book of daniel is becoming clearer to us. The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the bookwill be delivered.
Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. Revelation mentions 1,260 days, for a total discrepancy of 75 days. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days. What is the meaning of the 1,290 days in daniel 12. Daniel 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. In their day, men such as william miller, uriah smith and. It says in context here that from the abolition of the daily sacrifice and the erection of the abomination of desolation i. The end times at that time michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. Jamieson, fausset and brown, commenting on daniel 12. Some may question whether any more are needed, but there are good reasons why daniel s last prophecy merits renewed exploration. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
The skolfield bible prophecy study 20142015 peter stevens. Doug batchelor study on daniel 12 with literal, future 1260. With great sadness, we must say that the bible teaches that the worst has yet to come. David guzik commentary on daniel 12 describes a time of future trouble destined. A response to futurist interpretations of daniel 12.
However, a careful study of scripture reveals that these important timelines. Daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. Biblical research institute, general conference of seventhday adventists, 1992, 45. Jesus was crucified 3 april ad 33 abomination of desolation. Jesus was baptized by john july ad 29 abolish sacrifice. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away it is here declared, that the whole time that these calamities would last, should run somewhat beyond a time, times, and half a time, namely, thirty days beyond it.
In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. The horrible oppression of the nowmessianic jewish christians lasts for 1, 290 days daniel 12. At no time in history is its thrilling message more necessary than at the present hour. O daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Would you please explain the meaning of the different. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. The 1260 days of verse seven and the 1290 and 35 days of verse eleven. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Thank you for your question about the 1290 versus the 35 days in daniel chapter twelve. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. Chapter 20 you will encounter some difficulty in following the line of argument in this section unless you are acquainted with the prophecies of the seventy weeks in daniel nine, the 2300 day prophecy in daniel eight, the little horn of daniel seven, and jesus prophecy of the destruction of the temple in matt. The prophecies in the book of daniel are so detailed and accurate that scholars who dont believe in the bible as the inspired word of god have trouble accepting daniel as the author of his book. Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake. Then they showed alexander the book of daniel and on reading part of it he. This is why jesus pointed to daniels prophecy of the abomination of desolation as the sign that would mark the immediacy of his return matthew 24. Satan had tried to keep daniel from understanding the visions he had. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. What is the significance of 1,335 days mentioned in daniel. What is the significance of 1,335 days mentioned in daniel 12.
Yet, a more careful analysis of the literary structure of the book of daniel does not confirm this theory. Although it remains to be seen exactly when the 1,290 days and the 1,335. The books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other nicely. This period of the great tribulation will last the often specified period of 3 12 years or 42 months or here of about 1290 days. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations.
Assuming that these four periods all commence at the same epoch see note on daniel 8. In the following preterist commentary on daniel chapter 12, daniel 12 is shown to have literally occurred in the first century including the 1, 290 and 35 days of daniel 12. Daniel said that from the time of the abomination of desolation, you can simply start marking off your calendar to the final consummation of all things, 1, 290 days later. Possibly, the organized efforts of gods people to proclaim the gospel to the. The book of daniel has been opened the mystery of the 1290 35 days of daniel 12 revealed. Bible prophecies of the end times contain intriguing references to. Although it remains to be seen exactly when the 1,290 days and the 1,335 days will begin. Doug batchelor study on daniel 12 with literal, future.
The spirit of the lord is being withdrawn from the world. Thus, the 1260, 1290, and 35 days equate to 1260, 1290, and 35 literal years. Shea explains that in the book of daniel each prophetic period 1,260, 1, 290, 1,335, and 2,300 days appears as a calibrating appendix to the basic body of the respective prophecy to which it is related. This is also 1,260 days or fortytwo months see daniel 7. Jan 20, 2017 book of daniel reveals second coming is imminent. Since the days of william miller 17821849, many fine commentaries on the book of daniel have appeared. Conclusion of the vision tenth through twelfth chapters and epilogue to the book. It is clearly established daniel could and did write the book. Daniel 12 new international version niv the end times.
Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Both books mention a certain number of days during the tribulation. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Daniel new american commentary until the end of time this vision and the entire book of daniel for that matter was to be preserved for those alive during this tumultuous future time when these gods truth would be needed and would be eagerly sought many will go back and forth. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. In this lesson, we focus on the numbers of days that we find in daniel s prophecies. Some may question whether any more are needed, but there are good reasons why daniels last prophecy merits renewed exploration. Regarding the 1, 290 days and the 1,335 days referred to in daniel 12. Would you please explain the meaning of the different dates. Read daniel 12 kjv along with a helpful commentary. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible.
A commentary on the book of daniel daniel chapter twelve. At the end of the 1,290 days, jesus government is officially installed. The 1, 290 day and 1,335day time periods, then, refer to events that will happen to the people. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Rejecting the traditional adventist understanding, such. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then.
We continue to look at the symbolic time spans in vision and prophecy, especially at the phrase a time, times, and half a time. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and. Shea explains that in the book of daniel each prophetic period 1,260. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. Daniel, more than any other book in the bible, gives an overview of prophecy and the times of the gentiles. What are the 1,260, 1,290 and 1,335 days spoken of in the. Many sincere christians put the timelines of daniel 12 in the past. Shea explains that in the book of daniel each prophetic period 1,260, 1, 290, 1,335, and 2,300 days appears as a calibrating appendix to the basic body of the respective prophecy to which it. 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. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. 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.