# Daniel 07 đ: The Son of Man Enthroned
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đ Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đ Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#đ¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#đ§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#âď¸ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#đ Key Principles / đ Life Application]]
> [[#đŹ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#âď¸ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đ Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#đ Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đ Internal Notes]]
## đ Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### Daniel has a Vision of Four Animals Coming up from the Sea
[[#Verse 01.]] In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream filled with visions while he was lying on his bed. Then he wrote down the dream in summary fashion.Â
[[#Verse 02.]] Daniel explained: âI was watching in my vision during the night as the four winds of the sky were stirring up the great sea.Â
[[#Verse 03.]]Â Then four large beasts came up from the sea; they were different from one another.
[[#Verse 04.]] âThe first one was like a lion with eaglesâ wings. As I watched, its wings were pulled off and it was lifted up from the ground. It was made to stand on two feet like a human being, and a human mind was given to it.
[[#Verse 05.]] âThen a second beast appeared, like a bear. It was raised up on one side, and there were three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. It was told, âGet up and devour much flesh!â
[[#Verse 06.]] âAfter these things, as I was watching, another beast like a leopard appeared, with four bird-like wings on its back. This beast had four heads, and ruling authority was given to it.
[[#Verse 07.]] âAfter these things, as I was watching in the night visions a fourth beast appearedâone dreadful, terrible, and very strong. It had two large rows of iron teeth. It devoured and crushed, and anything that was left it trampled with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that came before it, and it had ten horns.
[[#Verse 08.]] âAs I was contemplating the horns, another hornâa small oneâcame up between them, and three of the former horns were torn out by the roots to make room for it. This horn had eyes resembling human eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things.
[[#Verse 09.]]Â âWhile I was watching,
thrones were set up,
and the Ancient of Days took his seat.
His attire was white like snow;
the hair of his head was like lambâs wool.
His throne was ablaze with fire
and its wheels were all aflame.
[[#Verse 10.]]Â A river of fire was streaming forth
and proceeding from his presence.
Many thousands were ministering to him;
many tens of thousands stood ready to serve him.
The court convened
and the books were opened.
[[#Verse 11.]] âThen I kept on watching because of the arrogant words of the horn that was speaking. I was watching until the beast was killed and its body destroyed and thrown into the flaming fire.
[[#Verse 12.]] As for the rest of the beasts, their ruling authority had already been removed, though they were permitted to go on living for a time and a season.
[[#Verse 13.]]Â âI was watching in the night visions,
And with the clouds of the sky
one like a son of man was approaching.
He went up to the Ancient of Days
and was escorted before him.
[[#Verse 14.]]Â To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty.
All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving him.
His authority is eternal and will not pass away.
His kingdom will not be destroyed.
### An Angel Interprets Danielâs Vision
[[#Verse 15.]] âAs for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed, and the visions of my mind were alarming me.Â
[[#Verse 16.]] I approached one of those standing nearby and asked him about the meaning of all this. So he spoke with me and revealed to me the interpretation of the vision:Â
[[#Verse 17.]]Â âThese large beasts, which are four in number, represent four kings who will arise from the earth.Â
[[#Verse 18.]] The holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will take possession of the kingdom forever and ever.â
[[#Verse 19.]] âThen I wanted to know the meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others. It was very dreadful, with two rows of iron teeth and bronze claws, and it devoured, crushed, and trampled anything that was left with its feet.Â
[[#Verse 20.]] I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn that came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others.Â
[[#Verse 21.]] While I was watching, that horn began to wage war against the holy ones and was defeating them,Â
[[#Verse 22.]] until the Ancient of Days arrived and judgment was rendered in favor of the holy ones of the Most High. Then the time came for the holy ones to take possession of the kingdom.
[[#Verse 23.]]Â âThis is what he told me:
âThe fourth beast means that there will be a fourth kingdom on earth
that will differ from all the other kingdoms.
It will devour all the earth
and will trample and crush it.
[[#Verse 24.]]Â The ten horns mean that ten kings
will arise from that kingdom.
Another king will arise after them,
but he will be different from the earlier ones.
He will humiliate three kings.
[[#Verse 25.]]Â He will speak words against the Most High.
He will harass the holy ones of the Most High continually.
His intention will be to change times established by law.
The holy ones will be delivered into his hand
for a time, times, and half a time.
[[#Verse 26.]] But the court will convene, and his ruling authority will be removedâ
destroyed and abolished forever!
[[#Verse 27.]]Â Then the kingdom, authority,
and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven
will be delivered to the people of the holy ones of the Most High.
His kingdom is an eternal kingdom;
all authorities will serve him and obey him.â
[[#Verse 28.]] âThis is the conclusion of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and the color drained from my face. But I kept the matter to myself.â
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## đ¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. The vision is dated to the first year of Belshazzar (7:1), before the events of chapter 5. The book is not strictly in chronological order.
2. The four winds stir up the great sea (7:2), a picture of chaos in the ancient world.
3. The first beast is a lion with eagle's wings (7:4). Winged lions are common in Mesopotamian art.
4. The second beast is like a bear with three ribs in its mouth (7:5), and the third like a leopard with four wings and four heads (7:6).
5. The fourth beast has iron teeth and ten horns (7:7), connecting it to the iron of the statue in chapter 2.
6. The Ancient of Days has clothing white as snow and hair like pure wool (7:9). John describes the risen Jesus in similar terms (Revelation 1:14).
7. "Son of Man" was Jesus' most frequent title for Himself in the Gospels.
8. The little horn speaks arrogant words and oppresses the saints for "a time, times, and half a time" (7:25).
9. Revelation 13:1-2 combines features of all four beasts into one beast.
10. Chapter 7 is the last chapter written in Aramaic. Hebrew resumes in chapter 8.
## đ§ Chapter Summary
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## âď¸ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the Son of Man who receives an everlasting kingdom. Daniel saw one like a son of man come with the clouds of heaven and receive authority from the Ancient of Days (7:13-14), and Jesus applied this vision to Himself before the high priest (Mark 14:61-62).
## đ Key Principles / đ Life Application
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## đŹ Discussion Questions
1. The beasts rise from a stormy sea, but the Ancient of Days is seated on His throne (7:2-3, 9). How does that picture help when the world feels chaotic?
2. The kingdom is given to the holy ones of the Most High (7:18, 27). What does it mean that God's people share in Christ's kingdom?
3. Daniel was troubled by the vision but kept the matter in his heart (7:28). How do you respond when parts of Scripture are hard to understand?
## âď¸ Key Verses to Remember
- đ verse 9: The Ancient of Days takes His seat on a throne of fire.
- đ verses 13-14: One like a son of man comes with the clouds and receives an everlasting kingdom.
- đ verse 27: The kingdom will be given to the people of the holy ones of the Most High.
## đ Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đ [[Mark 14#Verse 61.|Mark 14:61-62]] - You will see the Son of Man coming with the clouds.
- đ [[Revelation 01#Verse 13.|Revelation 1:13-14]] - One like a son of man with hair white as wool.
- đ [[Matthew 24#Verse 30.|Matthew 24:30]] - The Son of Man coming on the clouds.
- đ [[Revelation 13#Verse 01.|Revelation 13:1-2]] - A beast rising from the sea.
- đ [[Revelation 11#Verse 15.|Revelation 11:15]] - He will reign forever and ever.
## đ Devotional Reflection
đ SOAP: [[Daniel 07 - SOAP|The King Reigns Over All]]
## đ Internal Notes