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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 12:2

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. The Septuagint rendering is, "And many that sleep in the breadth ( πλάτει ) of the earth shall arise, some to life eternal, and some to reproach, some to dispersion ( διασπορὰν ) and eternal shame." These terms, "reproach" and "dispersion," are different attempts to render חֲרָפוֹת ( haraphoth ), "reproaches." The differences between the above... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 12:2

The resurrection. I. THERE WILL BE A RESURRECTION . For us the Jewish notion of a resurrection is equivalent to the idea of a future life. 1 . The yearning for a future life is involuntary and apparently instinctive; the belief in a future life is almost universal amongst people in all degrees of civilization, and with all varieties of religion; the need of a future life for the execution of justice and the development of the hopes and promises of this life is such that we might... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 12:1

And at that time - At the period referred to in the preceding chapter. The fair construction of the passage demands this interpretation, and if that refers to Antiochus Epiphanes, then what is here said must also; and we are to look for the direct and immediate fulfillment of this prediction in something that occurred under him, however, it may be supposed to have an ultimate reference to other and more remote events. The phrase “at that time,” however, does not limit what is here said to any... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 12:2

And many of them - The natural and obvious meaning of the word “many” (רבים rabı̂ym) here is, that a large portion of the persons referred to would thus awake, but not all. So we should understand it if applied to other things, as in such expressions as these - “many of the people,” “many of the houses in a city,” “many of the trees in a forest,” “many of the rivers in a country,” etc. In the Scriptures, however, it is undeniable that the word is sometimes used to denote the whole considered as... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 12:1

Daniel 12:1. And at that time, &c. It is usual with the prophets, when they foretel the troubles of the church, to furnish it, at the same time, with proper supports and consolations; and none are so sovereign, of such general application, so easily accommodated to every case, and of such powerful efficacy, as those that are fetched from Christ, and a future state revealed in his gospel. At that time When the troubles are the greatest; shall Michael stand up The word Michael ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 12:2

Daniel 12:2. And many that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake This may be understood, 1st, Of those saints who rose from the dead immediately upon the resurrection of Christ, spoken of Matthew 27:52-53, where we read that the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, and came out of their graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 2d, It may be interpreted figuratively of the mystical resurrection of Jews and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 12:1-13

End of an era (12:1-13)Having concluded his lengthy revelation concerning the arrogance, ambition and brutality of Antiochus Epiphanes, the interpreting angel gave encouragement to Daniel. He pointed out that the great angel Michael would fight on behalf of the Jews during the period of Antiochus’s persecution. Those who were truly God’s people would be saved through their time of suffering. Though good and bad alike would be killed in the widespread massacre, the righteous had no need to fear.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 12:1

This is not the epilogue to the book, Daniel 12:1-3 are the conclusion of the prophecy given by the hierophant, which commenced at Daniel 10:20 . at that time . This fixes the end of the Tribulation. Note the three subjects thus connected with "the time of the end". Michael . See note on Daniel 10:13 . children = sons. thy People: i.e. Daniel's People, Israel. a time of trouble: i.e. the great Tribulation. Compare Daniel 8:24 , Daniel 8:25 ; Daniel 9:26 . Isaiah 26:20 , Isaiah 26:21... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 12:2

of them = from among them. sleep, &c. An inspired revelation as to death. earth = ground. shall awake . This is bodily resurrection. some = these (the former). everlasting life . John 5:28 , John 5:29 . Acts 24:15 . some = those. The latter: i.e. the rest of the dead (Isaiah 26:19 , Isaiah 26:21 ; Isaiah 27:6 . Revelation 20:5 , Revelation 20:6 ). Compare 1 Corinthians 15:23 . 1 Thessalonians 4:16 . contempt = thrusting away. read more

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