Thank you for your question about the 1290 versus the 35 days in daniel chapter twelve. Daniel chapter 10 thru 12 visions of the time of the end. As these prophesied events begin to unfold, gods people need to remember that daniel was also told. 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. This chapter begins with an account of a time of exceeding great trouble to the people of god, who are comforted with the consideration of michael the great prince being on their side, and with a promise of deliverance, with the resurrection of the dead, and the glorious state of wise and good men upon that, daniel 12. Chapters 10, 11 and 12 in the book of daniel make up daniel s final vision, describing a series of conflicts between the unnamed king of the north and king of the south leading to the time of the end, when israel will be vindicated and the dead raised to shame or glory. Book of daniel chapter 12 jesus christ lord savior. Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. In the book of daniel, chapters 10, 11, and 12 are a part of one revelation.
What about daniels prophecy of the general resurrection. The fundamental theme of the book of daniel is gods control over history. What is the meaning of the 1,290 days in daniel 12. The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away this is in part an answer to the above questions, as they relate to the end of things. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. 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. Blessed is the one who waits for and reaches the end of the 1,335 days. The language used respecting the abomination is almost verbally the same as that in daniel 8. Daniel is then commanded to shut up the words and to seal the book to the time of the end, daniel 12. This is the last recorded revelation in daniel, received late in his life shortly before his death 12. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days in.
Oct 04, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the hebrew old testament book of daniel. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The first three verses deal with the last half of tribulation, and. Also, it was the only chapter in the bible that was sealed until the time of the end. Chapters 1112 with verse 36, daniel 11 goes from history to prophecy, from the antichrist to the millennium. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. Daniel does not envisage the universal resurrection as later developed. Daniel, not understanding what he heard, asks what would be the end of those things, daniel 12. Jesus reference was to a prophecy originally given to the prophet daniel daniel 12. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260, 1,290, and 1,335 days for the tribulation. It is applied by the writer of the first book of maccabees, chap. The books of daniel and revelation are often studied together, because their prophecies concerning the end times dovetail with each other nicely. At that time your people shall escape, everyone who is found written in the book.
Finding biblical clues to support the meaning of these time lines. Introduction to daniel chapter 12 the first three verses of this chapter are a continuation of the prophecy started in 11. From the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, rev. Blessed is he who waits, and comes to the one thousand three hundred and thirtyfive days. Lesson 12 the end and a new beginning it is written. In brief, thats because the coming world leader is the antichrist and, as we shall see in the first verse of chapter 12, the time is one of. Because of the many intricate components of the prophecy in daniel 11, some scholars have suggested that the book of daniel was written several hundred years later, during the 160s b. What is the meaning of the 1290 days versus the 35 days in daniel 12. We should first notice that the main subject of daniel 12 is the time of the end. One likely theory is that the land of israel will be rebuilt in that. There are three time periods announced in daniel chapter 12. Since this verse also states that the daily sacrifice is taken away, it is likely that the armies of the beast of revelation 17, upon entering jerusalem, will ban this ritual. These prophecies will soon be fulfilled, and god is revealing what they mean to those who obey him.
Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. Home audio studies the book of daniel the book of daniel. Overall, daniel 11 12 is a milder version of what happens during the appointed time of the end. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite. New international version from the time that the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination that causes desolation is set up, there will be 1,290 days. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The king of the north versus the king of the south. The reason we divided this into 30 days and 15 days is because of the three feast days. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just. It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since the nation began until that time. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days. Book of daniel chapter 12 bible study shine like the stars. Many sincere christians put the timelines of daniel 12 in the past.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. We saw last time that an angel was sent to daniel to bring him an important prophetic message, yet it took 21 days to reach daniel because of conflict in the angelic realm. Thus, chapters 7 and 8 came in the first and third years of belshazzars reign, which belong chronologically between chapters 4 and 5 in the narrative section. The book of daniel is divided between the court tales of chapters 16 and the apocalyptic visions of 712, and between the hebrew of chapters 1 and 812 and the aramaic of chapters 27. Possibly, the organized efforts of gods people to proclaim the gospel to the world may end. Mr luginbill, could you please tell me why the difference in days mentioned in daniel 12.
The book of daniel serves as the major apocalyptic book of the old testament, as chapters 7 12 foretell the end times. Daniel is unable to understand them, but he is led to believe that gods people will understand them in the future. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in. This is also 1,260 days or fortytwo months see daniel 7. Book of daniel chapter 11 bible study a tale of three madmen. Chapters 11 12 with verse 36, daniel 11 goes from history to prophecy, from the antichrist to the millennium. Daniel 12 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
Chapter 12 the resurrection at that time there shall arise michael, the great prince, guardian of your people. From the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away see the notes on daniel 11. But foretelling the future is not difficult for god. They sum up for daniel the destiny of israel as a nation, the saints, and the wicked. Most scholars feel these verses should have been part of chapter 11, since its part of the same event. The following is a brief outline concerning the number of days in reference to the tribulation period, as recorded in the book of daniel. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. 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.
Verse 7 mentions the three and a half times, 3 12 years, or 1260 days verse 12 mentions the 1290 days and the 35 days. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted. Daniel 11 is a part of the last final segment of the book of daniel, comprised of chapters 10 12. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. The book of daniel lesson 10 chap 10, 11, 12 by walter c. During the oral presentation prophetic periods are given without a detailed interpretation. It says in context here that from the abolition of the. Instead of the temple being destroyed in daniel 89, it is only profaned in 11 12 by the setting up of an idol in the holy place 11. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. The heroes of daniel 1112, the wise, are based on the suffering servant of isaiah 53. When the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a. And at that time this time of the end your people shall be delivered, every one who is found written in the book daniel 12.
Daniel writes, when the power of the holy people has been completely shattered. The proper conclusion to the great revolutions predicted in this and the following chapters is the general resurrection, of which the beginning of this chapter to be literally understood gives some intimation, daniel 12. The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 12 how to shine like the stars. It constitutes a woeful misuse of this passage to cite it as a prooftext for soulsleeping between the event of ones death and the resurrection of his body. To be specific, a demonic spirit called the prince of persia resisted t. It appears as if at this verse the prophecy recurs to the more immediate future, and that these words point to the same subject as daniel 11. Daniel 12 reveals when the second coming will occur. Importance of daniel 11 the importance of daniel 11 is shown by its introduction in daniel 10 and its designation as gods book of truth. Different ideas have been put forward to explain what happens in those 30 extra days. This period is called the great tribulation by jesus in matthew 24. The abomination that maketh desolate set up i believe, with. Book of daniel bible study chapter 11 a tale of three madmen.
Jesus christ referred to the abomination of desolation in matthew 24. In this study well challenge the traditional views of both the antichrists origins and the headquarters of the revived roman empire. Why do daniel and revelation give varying counts of 1,260. That devastation happened as soon as the gospel began to be promulgated. The last study focused on the prophecies concerning a coming world leader and a time in history that you probably dont want to be around in. The next verse that discusses the timing of daniel 12 is verse 7 below, which indicates that the power of the holy people will be broken after 3. What do the 1,290 and 1,335 days represent daniel 12.
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