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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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Daniel 12:1

This final chapter of Daniel is interpreted in various ways by different schools of scholars. Practically all of the critics limit the application to the last days of Antiochus, supposing that Daniel was totally mistaken about the resurrection which he mentioned, there being no resurrection whatever that marked the closing of the Antiochus persecution. We must reject this in its entirety, because we cannot believe that Christ would have quoted part of this chapter, applying it to the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 12:1

Daniel 12:1. And there shall be a time of trouble— When the Jews are to be restored, there shall be such calamities as the nations never before experienced since men were formed into civil societies. Tribulations are often mentioned in Scripture, as preceding extraordinary events, see Eze 30:2-3 and especially as ushering in the kingdom of God, whether that kingdom relate to the first or second advent of the Messiah. See Isaiah 8:22.Jeremiah 30:7; Jeremiah 30:7. Mat 24:21 at which last place an... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 12:1

1. at that time—typically, towards the close of Antiochus' reign; antitypically, the time when Antichrist is to be destroyed at Christ's coming. Michael—the guardian angel of Israel ("thy people"), ( :-). The transactions on earth affecting God's people have their correspondences in heaven, in the conflict between good and bad angels; so at the last great contest on earth which shall decide the ascendency of Christianity ( :-). An archangel, not the Lord Jesus; for he is distinguished from "the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 12:1

At the time of the end (Daniel 11:40), Michael, the angel responsible to protect Israel (cf. Daniel 10:13; Daniel 10:21), will arise in defense of this nation. This revelation focuses the reader’s attention again on the invisible and supernatural dimension to the events that will take place. "Now at that time" introduces additional information about this end time; it does not introduce a chronologically subsequent event.This period generally will be a time of extreme distress for the Jews,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 12:1-3

The deliverance of Israel 12:1-3Whereas the previous verses have focused on the Antichrist, those in this pericope concern Israel. Here we learn that this "end time" will definitely be a time of intense persecution of Jews. This section constitutes the climax of this revelation (chs. 10-12), as well as the climax of the whole series of prophecies that this book records. It highlights God’s faithfulness to His promises to His chosen people Israel. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 12:1-13

The Final VisionThese chs, form a connected whole, with three sub-divisions. Dan 10:1 to Dan 11:1 are introductory; Dan 11:2 to Dan 12:4 contain a detailed account of future events down to the 'time of the end.' This time is further defined in the concluding section, Daniel 12:5-13.(a) Introduction (Dan 10:1 to Dan 11:1)In the third year of Cyrus, after three weeks of mourning and fasting, Daniel has a vision by the river Hiddekel of a glorious angelic being (Dan 10:1-10), who addresses him in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 12:1

XII.(1) At that time—i.e., in the times spoken of in Daniel 11:45, previous to the overthrow of the king. During the tribulation which precedes his overthrow, Michael (see Daniel 10:13) comes to stand up in aid of the people.A time of trouble.—This is the tribulation spoken of in Matt. in Matthew 24:21-22, which follows, as it does in the Book of Daniel, the wars, rumours of wars, and uprisings of sundry nations. (See Matthew 24:6-7.) It should be observed that the mere presence of Michael does... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Daniel 12:1-13

Daniel 12:3 I do believe the station of a popular preacher is one of the greatest trials on earth: a man in that position does not stop to soberly calculate how much, or rather how little is done when there appears a great effect, nor to consider how immense is the difference between deeply affecting the feelings and permanently changing the heart. The preacher who causes a great sensation and excited feelings is not necessarily the one who will receive the reward of shining as the stars for... read more