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
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Daniel 12:3
"And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever."Here again we have a Messianic promise focused upon the post-resurrection glory of the saints who have been glorified. This is a Scriptural promise to be fulfilled in the Final Judgment, that day mentioned by Paul when all of the saints in Christ shall receive the crown of life that never fades away (2 Timothy 4:8).Although the apostle Paul did not... read more