Daniel

Daniel

Daniel’s Tomb

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Map of Mesopotamia

Daniel

Map of Mesopotamia

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

The Central Message of Daniel

1. God rewards uncompromising faith

2. God rules in the kingdoms and affairs of ALL nations

Who was Daniel

1. At least three in Scripture2. He was of the tribe of Judah3. He was either of the royal

family or a noble4. He had a determined faith

Adjusting to Babylon

Taken to Babylon in 606 BCBegins training in language and

culture of the Chaldeans (Babylonians)

How Long Did Daniel Serve?

Taken to Babylon in 606 BC“Remained” in some capacity until the

first year of Cyrus – 536 BCLast prophecy in third year of Cyrus –

533 BC

At least 73 years

Chronological Sequence of Daniel

Chapters 1-4Chapters 7-8Chapters 5Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapters 10-12

NebuchadnezzarBelshazzar

Darius

Cyrus

The Languages of Daniel

Daniel 1.1-2.3 HebrewDaniel 2.4-7.28 AramaicDaniel 8.1-12.13 Hebrew

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Structure of Daniel

Chapter 1

Chapters 2-7

Chapters 8-12

Introduction

Destiny of Nations

Destiny of Israel

Daniel Chapter 2

The Prophetic Image

Babylon

Medo-Persia

Greece

Rome

Kingdom of God

Babylon

First Beast of Daniel 7.4(Winged Lion)

Winged Lion of Babylon

Second Beast of Daniel 7.5Bear raised up on

one side

Medo-Persia

Ram of Daniel 8Two horns, but one

longer

Daniel 8.3, 20

Medo-Persia

Third Beast of Daniel 7.6Like a 4-winged

Leopard

Greece

Male Goat of Daniel 8.5

Daniel 8.21

Greece

Kingdom of Daniel 11.3-4

Greece

Fourth Beast of Daniel 7.7

Daniel 7.19-28Daniel 8.23ff

Daniel 9.26-27

Rome

Babylon

Medo-Persia

Greece

Rome

Kingdom of God

Kingdom of God

Mark 1.14-15Mark 9.1

Colossians 1.13-14Hebrews 12.28

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Daniel Chapter 3

The Pathetic Image

Herodotus(c. 484-c. 425 BC)

“Father”of

“History”

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

The city was in the form of a square, 14 miles on each side, and of enormous magnitude

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

The brick wall was 56 miles long, 300 feet high, 25 feet thick with another wall 75 feet behind the first wall, and the wall extended 35 feet below the ground

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

There were 250 towers that were 450 feet high.

A wide and deep moat encircled the city.

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

The Euphrates River also flowed through the middle of the city. Ferry boats and a 1/2 mi. long bridge with drawbridges closed at night.

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

The "Hanging Gardens" built by Nebuchadnezzar for his Median queen were considered one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Water was raised from the river by hydraulic pumps.

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

There were 8 massive gates that led to the inner city and 100 brass gates.

The streets were paved with stone slabs 3 feet square.

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

There was "the great Tower" (Ziggurat) and 53 temples including the "GreatTemple of Marduk," and 180 altars to Ishtar.

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

In Nebuchadnezzar's palace were the Golden image of Baal together with the Golden Table (both weighing over 50,000 lbs of solid gold), also 2 golden lions and a solid gold human figure (18 feet high).

Herodotus

Book 1, 178-186

Concerning Babylon

Nebuchadnezzar’s palace was considered to be the most magnificent building ever erected on earth.

Daniel Chapter 3

The Pathetic Image

Shadrach, Meshach, and AbednegoDaniel Chapter 3

Daniel Chapter 4

Nebuchadnezzar is brought to his

senses

DanielChapter 5

End of the Babylonian Empire

Relief ofNabonidus

Praying to the sun,

moon and Venus

Cylinder ofNabonidus

Cylinder of Nabonidus - Sippar

Mene = 50 ShekelsMene = 50 Shekels

Tekel = Shekel

Upharsin = Half Shekels(singular = Peres (divided))

DanielChapter 5

End of the Babylonian Empire

Isaiah 44.27-28; 45.1Jeremiah 50.38; 51.36Isaiah 47.1

DanielChapter 5

(Isa 55:11 NKJV) So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

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Daniel Chapter 6The Lion’s Den

Daniel 7The Four Beasts

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Daniel2 & 7

Pompey 63BCJulius 47-44BCAugustus 27BC-AD14Tiberius AD14-37Caligula 37-41Claudius 41-54Nero 54-68

Galba 68-69Otho 69Vitellius 69Vespasian 69-79Titus 79-81Domitian 81-96 *Nerva 96-98Trajan

Roman Rulers

*By the end of 1st century it was illegal to profess Christ.

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The RamThe He-goat

Second “little horn”

The Third Kingdom – The Third Kingdom – GreeceGreece

Alexanderthe Great

(356-323 BC)Conquered the“known world”

in less than10 yrs

The Third Kingdom – The Third Kingdom – GreeceGreece

The “belly &thighs of brass”

Daniel 2.32

The Third Kingdom – The Third Kingdom – GreeceGreece

The beast “likea leopard which…

had four wings”

Daniel 7.6

The Third Kingdom – The Third Kingdom – GreeceGreece

The goat with thelarge horn that

was broken andreplaced by four

Daniel 8.5,8See especially 8.20-21

The Third Kingdom – The Third Kingdom – GreeceGreece

The “mighty king”of Greece

Daniel 11.2-3

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Daniel8

The Ramand Goat

The Divisions ofAlexander’s Empire

Coin showing head of Antiochus Epiphanes

“of Antiochus, God Manifest, Bearer of Victory”

Chanukah – Festival of Lights – Feast of Dedication

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The 70Weeks

Daniel9

70 Sevens for “your

people and the holy

city”

70 Sevens

Start :

Going forth of command to

rebuild Jerusalem

70 Sevens

After 69 Sevens:

Messiah will be cut off

70 Sevens

Middle of 70th Seven:

An end to sacrifice and drink offering

70 Sevens

End :

Abomination of Desolation

Matthew 24.15

Things Accomplish

ed

Finish Transgression and make an end of sins

Heb 10.12; Eph 2.15

Bring in everlasting

Righteousness

Rom 3.21-31

Make reconciliation

for iniquity

Rom 5.18ff2 Cor 5.1ff

Col 1.20; Heb 2.17

Anoint the Most Holy

Acts 4.26-27; Heb 1.8-9

Messiah cut off

Isaiah 53.8; Acts 8.32-33

Destroy the city and

sanctuary

Matt 24.1-34

Make firm covenant with

many

Acts 10.34; Rom 9.30

Seal up the vision and prophecy

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Conflicts to Come

Cyrus the Great

559-530 BC

CyrusCambyses II

Darius IXerxes I

(Ahasuerus)Artaxerxes I

Xerxes I –Ahasuerus

486-464 BC

See the book of Esther

Thermopylae

Thermopylae

The Third Kingdom – The Third Kingdom – GreeceGreece

Alexanderthe Great

(356-323 BC)Conquered the“known world”

in less than10 yrs

The Divisions ofAlexander’s Empire

The Ptolemy’s

“King of the South”

323-30 BC

The Seleucids“King of the

North”

312-63 BC

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Prince = Seleucus I

The Ptolemy’s

“King of South”

Ptolemy I Soter

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Antiochus II Theos(Laodice)

The Ptolemy’s

“King of South”

Daughter - Berenice

Verse 6

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Seleucus II Callinucus

The Ptolemy’s

“King of South”

Ptolemy III, brother of Berenice

Verses 7-8

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Seleucus II Callinucus ?

The Ptolemy’s

“King of South”

Ptolemy III, brother of Berenice

Verses 9-10

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Antiochus IIISeleucus IV Philopater

The Ptolemy’s

“King of South”

Ptolemy IVPtolemy V (boy)

Ptolemy Philopater

Verses 11-20

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Antiochus III222-187 BC

Thermopylae

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Antiochus IV Epiphanes

The Ptolemy’s

“King of South”

Ptolemy VI

Verses 21-26

The Seleucids

“King of North”

Antiochus IVEpiphanes222-187 BC

Coin showing head of Antiochus Epiphanes

“of Antiochus, God Manifest, Bearer of Victory”

Chanukah – Festival of Lights – Feast of Dedication

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The Romans

“King of North”

Pompey the Great106-48 BC

Daniel 11.36?

“King of North”

Pompey the Great

Enters the Temple 63 BC

Daniel 11.41

The Romans“King of North”

Julius Caesar100-44 BC

Daniel 11.36ff?

The Romans

“King of North”

Vespasianr. 69-79 AD

DanielDaniel 12.7

…and when the power of the holy people has been completely shattered, all these things shall be finished.

Important Historical Dates of Daniel

606 BC - First deportation539 BC – Babylon captured by Medes and Persians536 BC – Decree of Cyrus533 BC – Final prophecy of Daniel

Important Prophetic Events of Daniel

Four kingdoms (2, 7, 8, 9, 11)End of Babylonian Empire (5)Dominance of Persia over MediaDivision of Greek EmpireAntiochus IV Epiphanies and disruption of sacrifices

Important Prophetic Events of Daniel

HanukahKingdom of HeavenDestruction of JerusalemTribulation of Saints under RomeDestruction of Roman Empire

Important Prophetic Dates of Daniel

168 BC – Desecration of Temple – Sacrifice taken away165 BC – Temple cleansed63 BC – Romans take over33 AD – Kingdom of Heaven established70 AD – Jerusalem destroyed

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